Compare 15/5 and 9/96
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 9/96
15/5 is greater than 9/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
15/5 = 15 × 96/5 × 96 = 1440/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1440/480 > 45/480 or 15/5 > 9/96
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