Compare 8/48 and 36/42
8/48 is smaller than 36/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
36/42 = 36 × 8/42 × 8 = 288/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/336 < 288/336 or 8/48 < 36/42
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