Compare 8/48 and 10/27
848 is smaller than 1027
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
848 = 8 × 948 × 9 = 72432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
1027 = 10 × 1627 × 16 = 160432 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72432 < 160432 or 848 < 1027
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