Compare 56/96 and 18/21
56/96 is smaller than 18/21
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
56/96 = 56 × 7/96 × 7 = 392/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
18/21 = 18 × 32/21 × 32 = 576/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 392/672 < 576/672 or 56/96 < 18/21
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