Compare 2/48 and 6/40
2/48 is smaller than 6/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
6/40 = 6 × 6/40 × 6 = 36/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/240 < 36/240 or 2/48 < 6/40
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