Compare 2/20 and 12/48
2/20 is smaller than 12/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
2/20 = 2 × 12/20 × 12 = 24/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/240 < 60/240 or 2/20 < 12/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/20 and 12/48 2/20 and 24/48 2/40 and 12/48 2/20 and 12/96 6/20 and 12/48 2/20 and 36/48 2/60 and 12/48 10/20 and 12/48 2/20 and 60/48 14/20 and 12/48 2/20 and 84/48