Compare 2/49 and 5/96
2/49 is smaller than 5/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
2/49 = 2 × 96/49 × 96 = 192/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
5/96 = 5 × 49/96 × 49 = 245/4704 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 192/4704 < 245/4704 or 2/49 < 5/96
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