Compare 8/24 and 30/84
8/24 is smaller than 30/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
30/84 = 30 × 2/84 × 2 = 60/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/168 < 60/168 or 8/24 < 30/84
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