Compare 6/48 and 6/32
6/48 is smaller than 6/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 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 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/96 < 18/96 or 6/48 < 6/32
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