Compare 2/6 and 24/48
2/6 is smaller than 24/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
2/6 = 2 × 8/6 × 8 = 16/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
24/48 = 24 × 1/48 × 1 = 24/48 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 16/48 < 24/48 or 2/6 < 24/48
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