Compare 3/28 and 63/96
3/28 is smaller than 63/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
3/28 = 3 × 24/28 × 24 = 72/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72/672 < 441/672 or 3/28 < 63/96
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