Compare 6/24 and 36/96
6/24 is smaller than 36/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
6/24 = 6 × 4/24 × 4 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/96 < 36/96 or 6/24 < 36/96
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