Compare 12/16 and 90/96
12/16 is smaller than 90/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
12/16 = 12 × 6/16 × 6 = 72/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72/96 < 90/96 or 12/16 < 90/96
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