Compare 14/15 and 12/42
14/15 is greater than 12/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
14/15 = 14 × 14/15 × 14 = 196/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 196/210 > 60/210 or 14/15 > 12/42
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