Compare 5/96 and 8/20
5/96 is smaller than 8/20
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,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
8/20 = 8 × 24/20 × 24 = 192/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/480 < 192/480 or 5/96 < 8/20
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/96 and 8/20 5/96 and 16/20 5/96 and 8/40 15/96 and 8/20 5/96 and 24/20 5/96 and 8/60 25/96 and 8/20 5/96 and 40/20 35/96 and 8/20 5/96 and 56/20