Compare 12/3 and 36/40
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 36/40
12/3 is greater than 36/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
12/3 = 12 × 40/3 × 40 = 480/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 480/120 > 108/120 or 12/3 > 36/40
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/3 and 36/40 12/3 and 72/40 12/6 and 36/40 12/3 and 36/80 36/3 and 36/40 12/9 and 36/40 60/3 and 36/40 12/15 and 36/40 84/3 and 36/40 12/21 and 36/40