Compare 2/24 and 40/36
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 4/36
2/24 is smaller than 40/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
40/36 = 40 × 2/36 × 2 = 80/72 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/72 < 80/72 or 2/24 < 40/36
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/24 and 40/36 2/24 and 80/36 2/48 and 40/36 2/24 and 40/72 6/24 and 40/36 2/72 and 40/36 10/24 and 40/36 14/24 and 40/36