Compare 24/64 and 2/40
24/64 is greater than 2/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
2/40 = 2 × 8/40 × 8 = 16/320 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 120/320 > 16/320 or 24/64 > 2/40
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