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Compare 42/60 and 42/45

42/60 is smaller than 42/45

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 126/180 < 168/180 or 42/60 < 42/45

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