Compare 5/96 and 9/16
5/96 is smaller than 9/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 16 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
9/16 = 9 × 6/16 × 6 = 54/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5/96 < 54/96 or 5/96 < 9/16
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