Compare 24/6 and 14/75
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 14/75
24/6 is greater than 14/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 600/150 > 28/150 or 24/6 > 14/75
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