Compare 4/8 and 8/9
48 is smaller than 89
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,
89 = 8 × 89 × 8 = 6472 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3672 < 6472 or 48 < 89
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