Compare 6/96 and 14/56
6/96 is smaller than 14/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
14/56 = 14 × 12/56 × 12 = 168/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/672 < 168/672 or 6/96 < 14/56
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