Compare 12/42 and 35/48
12/42 is smaller than 35/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
12/42 = 12 × 8/42 × 8 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/336 < 245/336 or 12/42 < 35/48
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