Compare 6/24 and 4/8
6/24 is smaller than 4/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/24 < 12/24 or 6/24 < 4/8
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