Compare 8/35 and 48/56
8/35 is smaller than 48/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
48/56 = 48 × 5/56 × 5 = 240/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 64/280 < 240/280 or 8/35 < 48/56
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