Compare 3/48 and 18/50
3/48 is smaller than 18/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
18/50 = 18 × 24/50 × 24 = 432/1200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 75/1200 < 432/1200 or 3/48 < 18/50
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