Compare 10/15 and 84/96
10/15 is smaller than 84/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
10/15 = 10 × 32/15 × 32 = 320/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 320/480 < 420/480 or 10/15 < 84/96
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