Compare 1/96 and 5/49
1/96 is smaller than 5/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
1/96 = 1 × 49/96 × 49 = 49/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
5/49 = 5 × 96/49 × 96 = 480/4704 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 49/4704 < 480/4704 or 1/96 < 5/49
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