Compare 14/30 and 8/24
14/30 is greater than 8/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/120 > 40/120 or 14/30 > 8/24
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