Compare 1/96 and 5/90
1/96 is smaller than 5/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
1/96 = 1 × 15/96 × 15 = 15/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
5/90 = 5 × 16/90 × 16 = 80/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15/1440 < 80/1440 or 1/96 < 5/90
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