Compare 2/24 and 12/25, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 2/24 and 12/25

2/24 is smaller than 12/25

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
2/24 = 2 × 25/24 × 25 = 50/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
12/25 = 12 × 24/25 × 24 = 288/600
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
50/600 < 288/600 or 2/24 < 12/25

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