Compare 6/96 and 3/36
6/96 is smaller than 3/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
3/36 = 3 × 8/36 × 8 = 24/288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/288 < 24/288 or 6/96 < 3/36
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