Compare 30/96 and 2/6
30/96 is smaller than 2/6
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/96 < 32/96 or 30/96 < 2/6
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