Compare 10/50 and 20/96
10/50 is smaller than 20/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
10/50 = 10 × 48/50 × 48 = 480/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 480/2400 < 500/2400 or 10/50 < 20/96
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