Compare 3/96 and 6/8
3/96 is smaller than 6/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
6/8 = 6 × 12/8 × 12 = 72/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3/96 < 72/96 or 3/96 < 6/8
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