Compare 15/70 and 1/24
15/70 is greater than 1/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
15/70 = 15 × 12/70 × 12 = 180/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 180/840 > 35/840 or 15/70 > 1/24
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