Compare 5/48 and 15/18
5/48 is smaller than 15/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
5/48 = 5 × 3/48 × 3 = 15/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
15/18 = 15 × 8/18 × 8 = 120/144 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15/144 < 120/144 or 5/48 < 15/18
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