Compare 18/24 and 4/7
18/24 is greater than 4/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
4/7 = 4 × 24/7 × 24 = 96/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 126/168 > 96/168 or 18/24 > 4/7
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