Compare 2/96 and 3/84
2/96 is smaller than 3/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
3/84 = 3 × 8/84 × 8 = 24/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/672 < 24/672 or 2/96 < 3/84
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