Compare 18/96 and 4/18
18/96 is smaller than 4/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
18/96 = 18 × 3/96 × 3 = 54/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
4/18 = 4 × 16/18 × 16 = 64/288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/288 < 64/288 or 18/96 < 4/18
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