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Compare 48/72 and 60/90

48/72 is equivalent to 60/90

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   60/90 = 60 × 4/90 × 4 = 240/360
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 240/360 = 240/360 or 48/72 = 60/90

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