Compare 1/75 and 42/60, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 1/75 and 42/60

1/75 is smaller than 42/60

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
4/300 < 210/300 or 1/75 < 42/60

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