Compare 9/48 and 30/35
9/48 is smaller than 30/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
30/35 = 30 × 48/35 × 48 = 1440/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 315/1680 < 1440/1680 or 9/48 < 30/35
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