Compare 12/42 and 28/35
12/42 is smaller than 28/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/210 < 168/210 or 12/42 < 28/35
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