Compare 54/48 and 1/35
1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 1/35
54/48 is greater than 1/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
54/48 = 54 × 35/48 × 35 = 1890/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
1/35 = 1 × 48/35 × 48 = 48/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1890/1680 > 48/1680 or 54/48 > 1/35
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