Compare 35/48 and 40/9
1st number: 35/48, 2nd number: 4 4/9
35/48 is smaller than 40/9
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
35/48 = 35 × 3/48 × 3 = 105/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
40/9 = 40 × 16/9 × 16 = 640/144 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 105/144 < 640/144 or 35/48 < 40/9
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/48 and 40/9 35/48 and 80/9 35/96 and 40/9 35/48 and 40/18 35/48 and 40/27 35/48 and 40/45 35/48 and 40/63