Compare 6/48 and 36/96
6/48 is smaller than 36/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
6/48 = 6 × 2/48 × 2 = 12/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/96 < 36/96 or 6/48 < 36/96
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