Compare 15/96 and 1/14
15/96 is greater than 1/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 14 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
1/14 = 1 × 48/14 × 48 = 48/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 105/672 > 48/672 or 15/96 > 1/14
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