Compare 4/6 and 7/8
46 is smaller than 78
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
46 = 4 × 46 × 4 = 1624 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
78 = 7 × 38 × 3 = 2124 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1624 < 2124 or 46 < 78
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