Compare 4/49 and 10/48
449 is smaller than 1048
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
449 = 4 × 4849 × 48 = 1922352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
1048 = 10 × 4948 × 49 = 4902352 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1922352 < 4902352 or 449 < 1048
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