Compare 18/96 and 15/75
18/96 is smaller than 15/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
15/75 = 15 × 32/75 × 32 = 480/2400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 450/2400 < 480/2400 or 18/96 < 15/75
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