Compare 10/96 and 14/50
10/96 is smaller than 14/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
14/50 = 14 × 48/50 × 48 = 672/2400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 250/2400 < 672/2400 or 10/96 < 14/50
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