Compare 15/56 and 20/48
15/56 is smaller than 20/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
15/56 = 15 × 6/56 × 6 = 90/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/336 < 140/336 or 15/56 < 20/48
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