Compare 3/15 and 10/48
3/15 is smaller than 10/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
3/15 = 3 × 16/15 × 16 = 48/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 48/240 < 50/240 or 3/15 < 10/48
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