Compare 4/96 and 7/90
4/96 is smaller than 7/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
4/96 = 4 × 15/96 × 15 = 60/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
7/90 = 7 × 16/90 × 16 = 112/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/1440 < 112/1440 or 4/96 < 7/90
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