Compare 45/49 and 28/96
45/49 is greater than 28/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
45/49 = 45 × 96/49 × 96 = 4320/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
28/96 = 28 × 49/96 × 49 = 1372/4704 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4320/4704 > 1372/4704 or 45/49 > 28/96
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