Compare 30/32 and 14/48
30/32 is greater than 14/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
14/48 = 14 × 2/48 × 2 = 28/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/96 > 28/96 or 30/32 > 14/48
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