Compare 12/50 and 24/70
12/50 is smaller than 24/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
24/70 = 24 × 5/70 × 5 = 120/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/350 < 120/350 or 12/50 < 24/70
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