Compare 40/48 and 10/42
40/48 is greater than 10/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
40/48 = 40 × 7/48 × 7 = 280/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
10/42 = 10 × 8/42 × 8 = 80/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 280/336 > 80/336 or 40/48 > 10/42
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