Compare 6/75 and 50/96
6/75 is smaller than 50/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
6/75 = 6 × 32/75 × 32 = 192/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
50/96 = 50 × 25/96 × 25 = 1250/2400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 192/2400 < 1250/2400 or 6/75 < 50/96
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