Compare 7/15 and 4/8
715 is smaller than 48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
715 = 7 × 815 × 8 = 56120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
48 = 4 × 158 × 15 = 60120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56120 < 60120 or 715 < 48
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