Compare 70/60 and 42/45, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 70/60 and 42/45

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 42/45

70/60 is greater than 42/45

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
210/180 > 168/180 or 70/60 > 42/45

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