Compare 1/96 and 4/24
1/96 is smaller than 4/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
4/24 = 4 × 4/24 × 4 = 16/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1/96 < 16/96 or 1/96 < 4/24
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