Compare 45/48 and 16/49
45/48 is greater than 16/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
45/48 = 45 × 49/48 × 49 = 2205/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
16/49 = 16 × 48/49 × 48 = 768/2352 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2205/2352 > 768/2352 or 45/48 > 16/49
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