Compare 21/25 and 28/96
21/25 is greater than 28/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
21/25 = 21 × 96/25 × 96 = 2016/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
28/96 = 28 × 25/96 × 25 = 700/2400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2016/2400 > 700/2400 or 21/25 > 28/96
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