Compare 3/12 and 5/8
312 is smaller than 58
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
312 = 3 × 212 × 2 = 624 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
58 = 5 × 38 × 3 = 1524 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 624 < 1524 or 312 < 58
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