Compare 24/64 and 16/20
24/64 is smaller than 16/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
16/20 = 16 × 16/20 × 16 = 256/320 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 120/320 < 256/320 or 24/64 < 16/20
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