Compare 42/96 and 18/24
42/96 is smaller than 18/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
18/24 = 18 × 4/24 × 4 = 72/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/96 < 72/96 or 42/96 < 18/24
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