Compare 3/96 and 4/20
3/96 is smaller than 4/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
4/20 = 4 × 24/20 × 24 = 96/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15/480 < 96/480 or 3/96 < 4/20
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