Compare 9/28 and 60/96
9/28 is smaller than 60/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
9/28 = 9 × 24/28 × 24 = 216/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 216/672 < 420/672 or 9/28 < 60/96
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