Compare 6/96 and 24/63
6/96 is smaller than 24/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
6/96 = 6 × 21/96 × 21 = 126/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
24/63 = 24 × 32/63 × 32 = 768/2016 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 126/2016 < 768/2016 or 6/96 < 24/63
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