Compare 8/72 and 7/48
8/72 is smaller than 7/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
8/72 = 8 × 2/72 × 2 = 16/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
7/48 = 7 × 3/48 × 3 = 21/144 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 16/144 < 21/144 or 8/72 < 7/48
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