Compare 4/27 and 15/96
4/27 is smaller than 15/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
4/27 = 4 × 32/27 × 32 = 128/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
15/96 = 15 × 9/96 × 9 = 135/864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 128/864 < 135/864 or 4/27 < 15/96
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