Compare 12/48 and 14/24
12/48 is smaller than 14/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
14/24 = 14 × 2/24 × 2 = 28/48 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/48 < 28/48 or 12/48 < 14/24
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