Compare 3/49 and 6/96
3/49 is smaller than 6/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
3/49 = 3 × 96/49 × 96 = 288/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
6/96 = 6 × 49/96 × 49 = 294/4704 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 288/4704 < 294/4704 or 3/49 < 6/96
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