Compare 1/4 and 60/96
1/4 is smaller than 60/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
1/4 = 1 × 24/4 × 24 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/96 < 60/96 or 1/4 < 60/96
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