Compare 14/42 and 70/96
14/42 is smaller than 70/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
14/42 = 14 × 16/42 × 16 = 224/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 224/672 < 490/672 or 14/42 < 70/96
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