Compare 50/35 and 6/96
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 6/96
50/35 is greater than 6/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
50/35 = 50 × 96/35 × 96 = 4800/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
6/96 = 6 × 35/96 × 35 = 210/3360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4800/3360 > 210/3360 or 50/35 > 6/96
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