Compare 2/60 and 5/96
2/60 is smaller than 5/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 16/480 < 25/480 or 2/60 < 5/96
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