Compare 1/18 and 3/40
1/18 is smaller than 3/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
1/18 = 1 × 20/18 × 20 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 20/360 < 27/360 or 1/18 < 3/40
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