Compare 42/96 and 42/35
1st number: 42/96, 2nd number: 1 7/35
42/96 is smaller than 42/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
42/96 = 42 × 35/96 × 35 = 1470/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
42/35 = 42 × 96/35 × 96 = 4032/3360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1470/3360 < 4032/3360 or 42/96 < 42/35
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 42/35 42/96 and 84/35 42/96 and 42/70