Compare 12/80 and 9/42
12/80 is smaller than 9/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
12/80 = 12 × 21/80 × 21 = 252/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
9/42 = 9 × 40/42 × 40 = 360/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 252/1680 < 360/1680 or 12/80 < 9/42
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