Compare 50/45 and 42/96
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 42/96
50/45 is greater than 42/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
50/45 = 50 × 32/45 × 32 = 1600/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
42/96 = 42 × 15/96 × 15 = 630/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1600/1440 > 630/1440 or 50/45 > 42/96
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