Compare 4/16 and 10/24
4/16 is smaller than 10/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
10/24 = 10 × 2/24 × 2 = 20/48 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/48 < 20/48 or 4/16 < 10/24
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