Compare 24/96 and 28/90
24/96 is smaller than 28/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
24/96 = 24 × 15/96 × 15 = 360/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
28/90 = 28 × 16/90 × 16 = 448/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 360/1440 < 448/1440 or 24/96 < 28/90
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