Compare 30/56 and 12/96
30/56 is greater than 12/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
30/56 = 30 × 12/56 × 12 = 360/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 360/672 > 84/672 or 30/56 > 12/96
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