Compare 14/40 and 6/16
14/40 is smaller than 6/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
14/40 = 14 × 2/40 × 2 = 28/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/80 < 30/80 or 14/40 < 6/16
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