Compare 35/42 and 18/48
35/42 is greater than 18/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
35/42 = 35 × 8/42 × 8 = 280/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 280/336 > 126/336 or 35/42 > 18/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/42 and 18/48 35/42 and 36/48 35/84 and 18/48 35/42 and 18/96 35/42 and 54/48 35/42 and 90/48