Compare 3/96 and 5/72
3/96 is smaller than 5/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
3/96 = 3 × 3/96 × 3 = 9/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
5/72 = 5 × 4/72 × 4 = 20/288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 9/288 < 20/288 or 3/96 < 5/72
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