Compare 4/35 and 21/96
4/35 is smaller than 21/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
4/35 = 4 × 96/35 × 96 = 384/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
21/96 = 21 × 35/96 × 35 = 735/3360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 384/3360 < 735/3360 or 4/35 < 21/96
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