Compare 9/96 and 4/10
9/96 is smaller than 4/10
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
4/10 = 4 × 48/10 × 48 = 192/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/480 < 192/480 or 9/96 < 4/10
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