Compare 2/40 and 14/75
2/40 is smaller than 14/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
2/40 = 2 × 15/40 × 15 = 30/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
14/75 = 14 × 8/75 × 8 = 112/600 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/600 < 112/600 or 2/40 < 14/75
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