Compare 3/45 and 4/42
3/45 is smaller than 4/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
4/42 = 4 × 15/42 × 15 = 60/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/630 < 60/630 or 3/45 < 4/42
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