Compare 14/40 and 3/7
14/40 is smaller than 3/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
3/7 = 3 × 40/7 × 40 = 120/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/280 < 120/280 or 14/40 < 3/7
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