Compare 2/48 and 2/20
2/48 is smaller than 2/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
2/20 = 2 × 12/20 × 12 = 24/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/240 < 24/240 or 2/48 < 2/20
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