Compare 4/96 and 18/63
4/96 is smaller than 18/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
4/96 = 4 × 21/96 × 21 = 84/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
18/63 = 18 × 32/63 × 32 = 576/2016 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/2016 < 576/2016 or 4/96 < 18/63
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