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Compare 2/40 and 12/42

2/40 is smaller than 12/42

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 42 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    2/40 = 2 × 21/40 × 21 = 42/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
    12/42 = 12 × 20/42 × 20 = 240/840
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 42/840 < 240/840 or 2/40 < 12/42

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