is 3/8 less then 3/4?

Here's an easy way to compare two fractions (without having to get a common denominator!!)

3/8   3/4

Multipy the denominator of the second fraction by the numerator of the first fraction and put the result (12) over the first fraction. Then multiply the denominator of the first fraction times the numerator of the second fraction and put the result (24) over the second fraction..so we have...

12      24

3/8    3/4

Compare the results....the larger number is over the greater fraction...

Thus, 3/4 > 3/8  !!!

Yes, 3/8 is less than 3/4.

It is easiest to compare these two fractions by converting 3/4 to #/8 by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 2 giving:

3/4 --> 6/8; therefore, 3/8 < 6/8.

3/8 is less than 3/4.

To find the answer, find the lowest common denominator.

To find the lowest common denominator, write down the multiples of 8 and 4.

$$8=8,16...

4 = 4, 8...$$ 

So, 8 is your lowest denominator.

Now, change 3/4 into 6/8 by multiplying 3/4 by 2.

Now, you can see that 3/4 is greater than 3/8.

You got your answer.

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