Compare 10/60 and 42/50
10/60 is smaller than 42/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
10/60 = 10 × 5/60 × 5 = 50/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/300 < 252/300 or 10/60 < 42/50
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