Compare 5/24 and 3/14
5/24 is smaller than 3/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
3/14 = 3 × 12/14 × 12 = 36/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35/168 < 36/168 or 5/24 < 3/14
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