Compare 50/96 and 5/35
50/96 is greater than 5/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
50/96 = 50 × 35/96 × 35 = 1750/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
5/35 = 5 × 96/35 × 96 = 480/3360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1750/3360 > 480/3360 or 50/96 > 5/35
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