Compare 49/48 and 42/60
1st number: 1 1/48, 2nd number: 42/60
49/48 is greater than 42/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 245/240 > 168/240 or 49/48 > 42/60
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 98/48 and 42/60 49/48 and 84/60 49/96 and 42/60