Compare 5/48 and 15/30
5/48 is smaller than 15/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
15/30 = 15 × 8/30 × 8 = 120/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/240 < 120/240 or 5/48 < 15/30
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