Compare 2/75 and 4/40
2/75 is smaller than 4/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
4/40 = 4 × 15/40 × 15 = 60/600 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 16/600 < 60/600 or 2/75 < 4/40
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