Compare 18/56 and 36/96
18/56 is smaller than 36/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
18/56 = 18 × 12/56 × 12 = 216/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 216/672 < 252/672 or 18/56 < 36/96
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