Compare 30/48 and 50/56
30/48 is smaller than 50/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
50/56 = 50 × 6/56 × 6 = 300/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 210/336 < 300/336 or 30/48 < 50/56
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