Compare 2/96 and 42/6
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 7 0/6
2/96 is smaller than 42/6
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
42/6 = 42 × 16/6 × 16 = 672/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2/96 < 672/96 or 2/96 < 42/6
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