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Compare 5/42 and 8/72

5/42 is greater than 8/72

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
   5/42 = 5 × 12/42 × 12 = 60/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 60/504 > 56/504 or 5/42 > 8/72

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