Compare 6/49 and 3/24
6/49 is smaller than 3/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
6/49 = 6 × 24/49 × 24 = 144/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
3/24 = 3 × 49/24 × 49 = 147/1176 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 144/1176 < 147/1176 or 6/49 < 3/24
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