Compare 28/48 and 30/42
28/48 is smaller than 30/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
30/42 = 30 × 8/42 × 8 = 240/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 196/336 < 240/336 or 28/48 < 30/42
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