Question

compare 5/8 and 20/24​

Answer 1

Correct answer:-

5

8

is smaller than

20

24

Steps for comparing fractions

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 8 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24

For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,

5

8

=

5 × 3

8 × 3

=

15

24

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,

20

24

=

20 × 1

24 × 1

=

20

24

Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction

15

24

<

20

24

or

5

8

<

20

24.

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Answer 2

Answer:

5/24

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{5}{8}$ and $\frac{20}{24}$ need to have common denominators

so lcm of 8 and 24 is 24

so $\frac{5}{8}$=$\frac{15}{24}$

$\frac{20-15}{24}$=$\frac{5}{24}$

Therefore 5/24 is the answer