Compare 2/80 and 10/24
2/80 is smaller than 10/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
10/24 = 10 × 10/24 × 10 = 100/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/240 < 100/240 or 2/80 < 10/24
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