Compare 16/35 and 7/42
16/35 is greater than 7/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
16/35 = 16 × 6/35 × 6 = 96/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/210 > 35/210 or 16/35 > 7/42
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