Compare 25/30 and 16/24
25/30 is greater than 16/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
25/30 = 25 × 4/30 × 4 = 100/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 100/120 > 80/120 or 25/30 > 16/24
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