Compare 5/40 and 7/36
5/40 is smaller than 7/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
7/36 = 7 × 10/36 × 10 = 70/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/360 < 70/360 or 5/40 < 7/36
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/40 and 7/36 5/40 and 14/36 5/80 and 7/36 5/40 and 7/72 15/40 and 7/36 5/40 and 21/36 25/40 and 7/36 5/40 and 35/36 35/40 and 7/36 5/40 and 49/36