Compare 5/24 and 5/12
524 is smaller than 512
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
524 = 5 × 124 × 1 = 524 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
512 = 5 × 212 × 2 = 1024 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 524 < 1024 or 524 < 512
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