Compare 7/96 and 25/36
7/96 is smaller than 25/36
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,
7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
25/36 = 25 × 8/36 × 8 = 200/288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21/288 < 200/288 or 7/96 < 25/36
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