Compare 8/42 and 35/80
8/42 is smaller than 35/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
8/42 = 8 × 40/42 × 40 = 320/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
35/80 = 35 × 21/80 × 21 = 735/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 320/1680 < 735/1680 or 8/42 < 35/80
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