Compare 3/12 and 27/96
3/12 is smaller than 27/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
3/12 = 3 × 8/12 × 8 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/96 < 27/96 or 3/12 < 27/96
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