Compare 4/35 and 5/42
4/35 is smaller than 5/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/210 < 25/210 or 4/35 < 5/42
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