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Compare 21/42 and 70/96

21/42 is smaller than 70/96

Steps for comparing fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   21/42 = 21 × 16/42 × 16 = 336/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 336/672 < 490/672 or 21/42 < 70/96

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