Compare 14/96 and 6/84, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 14/96 and 6/84

14/96 is greater than 6/84

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
6/84 = 6 × 8/84 × 8 = 48/672
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
98/672 > 48/672 or 14/96 > 6/84

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