Compare 3/24 and 14/96
3/24 is smaller than 14/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
3/24 = 3 × 4/24 × 4 = 12/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/96 < 14/96 or 3/24 < 14/96
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