Compare 28/96 and 3/12
28/96 is greater than 3/12
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
28/96 = 28 × 1/96 × 1 = 28/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
3/12 = 3 × 8/12 × 8 = 24/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/96 > 24/96 or 28/96 > 3/12
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 56/96 and 3/12 28/96 and 6/12 28/96 and 3/24 84/96 and 3/12 28/96 and 9/12 28/96 and 3/36 28/96 and 15/12 28/96 and 3/60 28/96 and 21/12 28/96 and 3/84