Compare 5/48 and 8/70
5/48 is smaller than 8/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
5/48 = 5 × 35/48 × 35 = 175/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
8/70 = 8 × 24/70 × 24 = 192/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 175/1680 < 192/1680 or 5/48 < 8/70
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