Compare 14/24 and 84/96
14/24 is smaller than 84/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
14/24 = 14 × 4/24 × 4 = 56/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
84/96 = 84 × 1/96 × 1 = 84/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/96 < 84/96 or 14/24 < 84/96
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