Compare 4/12 and 9/24
4/12 is smaller than 9/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
4/12 = 4 × 2/12 × 2 = 8/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
9/24 = 9 × 1/24 × 1 = 9/24 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8/24 < 9/24 or 4/12 < 9/24
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