Compare 7/72 and 48/60
7/72 is smaller than 48/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
48/60 = 48 × 6/60 × 6 = 288/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35/360 < 288/360 or 7/72 < 48/60
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