Compare 10/35 and 2/96
10/35 is greater than 2/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
10/35 = 10 × 96/35 × 96 = 960/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
2/96 = 2 × 35/96 × 35 = 70/3360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 960/3360 > 70/3360 or 10/35 > 2/96
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