Compare 10/24 and 42/96
10/24 is smaller than 42/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
10/24 = 10 × 4/24 × 4 = 40/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 40/96 < 42/96 or 10/24 < 42/96
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