Compare 40/35 and 7/16
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 7/16
40/35 is greater than 7/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
40/35 = 40 × 16/35 × 16 = 640/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 640/560 > 245/560 or 40/35 > 7/16
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