Compare 2/96 and 72/5
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 14 2/5
2/96 is smaller than 72/5
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
72/5 = 72 × 96/5 × 96 = 6912/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/480 < 6912/480 or 2/96 < 72/5
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