Compare 3/24 and 70/80
3/24 is smaller than 70/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
3/24 = 3 × 10/24 × 10 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/240 < 210/240 or 3/24 < 70/80
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