Compare 28/49 and 8/48
28/49 is greater than 8/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
28/49 = 28 × 48/49 × 48 = 1344/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
8/48 = 8 × 49/48 × 49 = 392/2352 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1344/2352 > 392/2352 or 28/49 > 8/48
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