Compare 15/96 and 42/80
15/96 is smaller than 42/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
42/80 = 42 × 6/80 × 6 = 252/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 75/480 < 252/480 or 15/96 < 42/80
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