Compare 42/35 and 16/40
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 16/40
42/35 is greater than 16/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 336/280 > 112/280 or 42/35 > 16/40
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