Compare 24/15 and 42/96
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 42/96
24/15 is greater than 42/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
24/15 = 24 × 32/15 × 32 = 768/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 768/480 > 210/480 or 24/15 > 42/96
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