Compare 2/60 and 5/24
2/60 is smaller than 5/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4/120 < 25/120 or 2/60 < 5/24
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