Compare 1/96 and 5/21
1/96 is smaller than 5/21
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
5/21 = 5 × 32/21 × 32 = 160/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 7/672 < 160/672 or 1/96 < 5/21
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/96 and 5/21 1/96 and 10/21 1/96 and 5/42 3/96 and 5/21 1/96 and 15/21 1/96 and 5/63 5/96 and 5/21 1/96 and 25/21 7/96 and 5/21 1/96 and 35/21