Compare 7/42 and 2/48
7/42 is greater than 2/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
7/42 = 7 × 8/42 × 8 = 56/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/336 > 14/336 or 7/42 > 2/48
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