Compare 2/40 and 7/25
2/40 is smaller than 7/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
2/40 = 2 × 5/40 × 5 = 10/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
7/25 = 7 × 8/25 × 8 = 56/200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/200 < 56/200 or 2/40 < 7/25
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