Compare 2/40 and 25/81
2/40 is smaller than 25/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 81 is 3240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
2/40 = 2 × 81/40 × 81 = 162/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
25/81 = 25 × 40/81 × 40 = 1000/3240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 162/3240 < 1000/3240 or 2/40 < 25/81
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