Compare 6/48 and 27/40
6/48 is smaller than 27/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
27/40 = 27 × 6/40 × 6 = 162/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/240 < 162/240 or 6/48 < 27/40
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