Compare 15/48 and 5/12
15/48 is smaller than 5/12
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
5/12 = 5 × 4/12 × 4 = 20/48 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15/48 < 20/48 or 15/48 < 5/12
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