Compare 4/8 and 7/9
48 is smaller than 79
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
48 = 4 × 98 × 9 = 3672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
79 = 7 × 89 × 8 = 5672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3672 < 5672 or 48 < 79
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