Compare 1/9 and 16/96
1/9 is smaller than 16/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
1/9 = 1 × 32/9 × 32 = 32/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
16/96 = 16 × 3/96 × 3 = 48/288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/288 < 48/288 or 1/9 < 16/96
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