Compare 4/40 and 9/54
4/40 is smaller than 9/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 54 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
4/40 = 4 × 27/40 × 27 = 108/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
9/54 = 9 × 20/54 × 20 = 180/1080 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 108/1080 < 180/1080 or 4/40 < 9/54
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/40 and 9/54 4/40 and 18/54 4/80 and 9/54 12/40 and 9/54 4/40 and 27/54 20/40 and 9/54 4/40 and 45/54 28/40 and 9/54 4/40 and 63/54