Compare 12/40 and 5/14
12/40 is smaller than 5/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
5/14 = 5 × 20/14 × 20 = 100/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/280 < 100/280 or 12/40 < 5/14
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