Compare 2/24 and 27/70
2/24 is smaller than 27/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
27/70 = 27 × 12/70 × 12 = 324/840 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70/840 < 324/840 or 2/24 < 27/70
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