Compare 24/12 and 25/72
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 25/72
24/12 is greater than 25/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
24/12 = 24 × 6/12 × 6 = 144/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 144/72 > 25/72 or 24/12 > 25/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/12 and 25/72 24/12 and 50/72 72/12 and 25/72 24/12 and 75/72 24/36 and 25/72 24/60 and 25/72 24/84 and 25/72