Compare 3/96 and 5/7
3/96 is smaller than 5/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
5/7 = 5 × 96/7 × 96 = 480/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21/672 < 480/672 or 3/96 < 5/7
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