Compare 24/49 and 36/40
24/49 is smaller than 36/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
24/49 = 24 × 40/49 × 40 = 960/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
36/40 = 36 × 49/40 × 49 = 1764/1960 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 960/1960 < 1764/1960 or 24/49 < 36/40
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