Compare 72/42 and 3/35
1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 3/35
72/42 is greater than 3/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
72/42 = 72 × 5/42 × 5 = 360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 360/210 > 18/210 or 72/42 > 3/35
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