Compare 15/96 and 3/54
15/96 is greater than 3/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
15/96 = 15 × 9/96 × 9 = 135/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
3/54 = 3 × 16/54 × 16 = 48/864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 135/864 > 48/864 or 15/96 > 3/54
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