Compare 12/60 and 24/49
12/60 is smaller than 24/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
12/60 = 12 × 49/60 × 49 = 588/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
24/49 = 24 × 60/49 × 60 = 1440/2940 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 588/2940 < 1440/2940 or 12/60 < 24/49
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