Compare 21/24 and 5/7
21/24 is greater than 5/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
5/7 = 5 × 24/7 × 24 = 120/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 147/168 > 120/168 or 21/24 > 5/7
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