Compare 56/63 and 42/96
56/63 is greater than 42/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
56/63 = 56 × 32/63 × 32 = 1792/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
42/96 = 42 × 21/96 × 21 = 882/2016 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1792/2016 > 882/2016 or 56/63 > 42/96
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