Compare 7/28 and 14/48
7/28 is smaller than 14/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
7/28 = 7 × 12/28 × 12 = 84/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/336 < 98/336 or 7/28 < 14/48
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