Compare 30/63 and 25/96
30/63 is greater than 25/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
30/63 = 30 × 32/63 × 32 = 960/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
25/96 = 25 × 21/96 × 21 = 525/2016 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 960/2016 > 525/2016 or 30/63 > 25/96
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