Compare 3/9 and 48/75
3/9 is smaller than 48/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
3/9 = 3 × 25/9 × 25 = 75/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
48/75 = 48 × 3/75 × 3 = 144/225 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 75/225 < 144/225 or 3/9 < 48/75
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