Compare 8/48 and 10/36
8/48 is smaller than 10/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
8/48 = 8 × 3/48 × 3 = 24/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
10/36 = 10 × 4/36 × 4 = 40/144 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/144 < 40/144 or 8/48 < 10/36
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/48 and 10/36 8/48 and 20/36 8/96 and 10/36 8/48 and 10/72 24/48 and 10/36 8/48 and 30/36 40/48 and 10/36 8/48 and 50/36 56/48 and 10/36 8/48 and 70/36