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Compare 5/96 and 8/50

5/96 is smaller than 8/50

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    5/96 = 5 × 25/96 × 25 = 125/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    8/50 = 8 × 48/50 × 48 = 384/2400
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 125/2400 < 384/2400 or 5/96 < 8/50

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