Compare 18/96 and 25/40
18/96 is smaller than 25/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 40 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
25/40 = 25 × 12/40 × 12 = 300/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/480 < 300/480 or 18/96 < 25/40
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