Compare 54/96 and 7/75
54/96 is greater than 7/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
54/96 = 54 × 25/96 × 25 = 1350/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
7/75 = 7 × 32/75 × 32 = 224/2400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1350/2400 > 224/2400 or 54/96 > 7/75
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