Compare 18/21 and 75/96
18/21 is greater than 75/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
18/21 = 18 × 32/21 × 32 = 576/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 576/672 > 525/672 or 18/21 > 75/96
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 36/21 and 75/96 18/42 and 75/96 54/21 and 75/96 18/63 and 75/96 90/21 and 75/96