Compare 60/96 and 90/25
1st number: 60/96, 2nd number: 3 15/25
60/96 is smaller than 90/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
60/96 = 60 × 25/96 × 25 = 1500/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
90/25 = 90 × 96/25 × 96 = 8640/2400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1500/2400 < 8640/2400 or 60/96 < 90/25
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