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