Compare 9/25 and 15/96
9/25 is greater than 15/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
9/25 = 9 × 96/25 × 96 = 864/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 864/2400 > 375/2400 or 9/25 > 15/96
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