Compare 14/28 and 16/24
14/28 is smaller than 16/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
14/28 = 14 × 6/28 × 6 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/168 < 112/168 or 14/28 < 16/24
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