Compare 6/96 and 1/27
6/96 is greater than 1/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
6/96 = 6 × 9/96 × 9 = 54/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
1/27 = 1 × 32/27 × 32 = 32/864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/864 > 32/864 or 6/96 > 1/27
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