Compare 42/35 and 60/96
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 60/96
42/35 is greater than 60/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
42/35 = 42 × 96/35 × 96 = 4032/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
60/96 = 60 × 35/96 × 35 = 2100/3360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4032/3360 > 2100/3360 or 42/35 > 60/96
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