Compare 2/10 and 9/40
2/10 is smaller than 9/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
2/10 = 2 × 4/10 × 4 = 8/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
9/40 = 9 × 1/40 × 1 = 9/40 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8/40 < 9/40 or 2/10 < 9/40
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/10 and 9/40 2/10 and 18/40 2/20 and 9/40 2/10 and 9/80 6/10 and 9/40 2/10 and 27/40 2/30 and 9/40 2/10 and 45/40 2/50 and 9/40 14/10 and 9/40 2/10 and 63/40 2/70 and 9/40