Compare 12/30 and 24/50
12/30 is smaller than 24/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/150 < 72/150 or 12/30 < 24/50
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