Compare 90/75 and 28/96
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 28/96
90/75 is greater than 28/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
90/75 = 90 × 32/75 × 32 = 2880/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
28/96 = 28 × 25/96 × 25 = 700/2400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2880/2400 > 700/2400 or 90/75 > 28/96
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