Compare 3/24 and 15/42
3/24 is smaller than 15/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
15/42 = 15 × 4/42 × 4 = 60/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21/168 < 60/168 or 3/24 < 15/42
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