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Compare 49/96 and 42/80

49/96 is smaller than 42/80

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   49/96 = 49 × 5/96 × 5 = 245/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
   42/80 = 42 × 6/80 × 6 = 252/480
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 245/480 < 252/480 or 49/96 < 42/80

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