Compare 15/70 and 48/80
15/70 is smaller than 48/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
15/70 = 15 × 8/70 × 8 = 120/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 120/560 < 336/560 or 15/70 < 48/80
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