Compare 12/96 and 7/20
12/96 is smaller than 7/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
7/20 = 7 × 24/20 × 24 = 168/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/480 < 168/480 or 12/96 < 7/20
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