Compare 8/96 and 5/8
8/96 is smaller than 5/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
8/96 = 8 × 1/96 × 1 = 8/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
5/8 = 5 × 12/8 × 12 = 60/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8/96 < 60/96 or 8/96 < 5/8
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