Compare 1/24 and 5/81
1/24 is smaller than 5/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
1/24 = 1 × 27/24 × 27 = 27/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
5/81 = 5 × 8/81 × 8 = 40/648 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/648 < 40/648 or 1/24 < 5/81
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