Compare 2/24 and 3/40
2/24 is greater than 3/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/120 > 9/120 or 2/24 > 3/40
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