Compare 1/6 and 42/96
1/6 is smaller than 42/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
1/6 = 1 × 16/6 × 16 = 16/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 16/96 < 42/96 or 1/6 < 42/96
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