Compare 1/20 and 40/64
1/20 is smaller than 40/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
1/20 = 1 × 16/20 × 16 = 16/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
40/64 = 40 × 5/64 × 5 = 200/320 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 16/320 < 200/320 or 1/20 < 40/64
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