Compare 9/54 and 9/48
9/54 is smaller than 9/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
9/54 = 9 × 8/54 × 8 = 72/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
9/48 = 9 × 9/48 × 9 = 81/432 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72/432 < 81/432 or 9/54 < 9/48
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