Compare 12/60 and 35/96
12/60 is smaller than 35/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
12/60 = 12 × 8/60 × 8 = 96/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/480 < 175/480 or 12/60 < 35/96
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