Compare 5/21 and 24/49
5/21 is smaller than 24/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
5/21 = 5 × 7/21 × 7 = 35/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
24/49 = 24 × 3/49 × 3 = 72/147 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35/147 < 72/147 or 5/21 < 24/49
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