Compare 15/24 and 24/42, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 15/24 and 24/42

15/24 is greater than 24/42

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
24/42 = 24 × 4/42 × 4 = 96/168
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
105/168 > 96/168 or 15/24 > 24/42

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