Compare 5/24 and 20/90
5/24 is smaller than 20/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
5/24 = 5 × 15/24 × 15 = 75/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
20/90 = 20 × 4/90 × 4 = 80/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 75/360 < 80/360 or 5/24 < 20/90
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