Compare 42/35 and 20/48
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 20/48
42/35 is greater than 20/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
42/35 = 42 × 48/35 × 48 = 2016/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
20/48 = 20 × 35/48 × 35 = 700/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2016/1680 > 700/1680 or 42/35 > 20/48
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