How is fantasy different from science fiction?

Answer:
They're both fiction, but easiest is probably to say that Lord of the Rings is a typical example of Fantasy, while Star Wars is a typical example of Science Fiction.
More magic than rockets = fantasy
More rockets than magic = sci-fi

Elves and dragons = Fantasy

Aliens and robots = Sci-Fi
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