Compare 4/56 and 10/48
4/56 is smaller than 10/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
4/56 = 4 × 6/56 × 6 = 24/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/336 < 70/336 or 4/56 < 10/48
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