Compare 42/96 and 28/6
1st number: 42/96, 2nd number: 4 4/6
42/96 is smaller than 28/6
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
28/6 = 28 × 16/6 × 16 = 448/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/96 < 448/96 or 42/96 < 28/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 84/96 and 28/6 42/96 and 56/6 42/96 and 28/12 42/96 and 84/6 42/96 and 28/18 42/96 and 28/30 42/96 and 28/42