Compare 4/96 and 42/20
1st number: 4/96, 2nd number: 2 2/20
4/96 is smaller than 42/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
42/20 = 42 × 24/20 × 24 = 1008/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 20/480 < 1008/480 or 4/96 < 42/20
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/96 and 42/20 4/96 and 84/20 4/96 and 42/40 12/96 and 42/20 4/96 and 42/60 20/96 and 42/20 28/96 and 42/20