Compare 2/96 and 1/63
2/96 is greater than 1/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
2/96 = 2 × 21/96 × 21 = 42/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
1/63 = 1 × 32/63 × 32 = 32/2016 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/2016 > 32/2016 or 2/96 > 1/63
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