Compare 5/48 and 5/14
548 is smaller than 514
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
548 = 5 × 748 × 7 = 35336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
514 = 5 × 2414 × 24 = 120336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35336 < 120336 or 548 < 514
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