Compare 24/60 and 32/35
24/60 is smaller than 32/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
32/35 = 32 × 12/35 × 12 = 384/420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 168/420 < 384/420 or 24/60 < 32/35
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