Compare 5/49 and 20/96
5/49 is smaller than 20/96
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,
5/49 = 5 × 96/49 × 96 = 480/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
20/96 = 20 × 49/96 × 49 = 980/4704 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 480/4704 < 980/4704 or 5/49 < 20/96
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