Compare 3/24 and 25/70
3/24 is smaller than 25/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
25/70 = 25 × 12/70 × 12 = 300/840 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 105/840 < 300/840 or 3/24 < 25/70
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