Compare 24/75 and 16/18
24/75 is smaller than 16/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
24/75 = 24 × 6/75 × 6 = 144/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 144/450 < 400/450 or 24/75 < 16/18
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