Compare 3/96 and 3/27
3/96 is smaller than 3/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
3/96 = 3 × 9/96 × 9 = 27/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/864 < 96/864 or 3/96 < 3/27
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