Compare 2/18 and 21/96
2/18 is smaller than 21/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
21/96 = 21 × 3/96 × 3 = 63/288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/288 < 63/288 or 2/18 < 21/96
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