Compare 3/60 and 40/72
3/60 is smaller than 40/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
3/60 = 3 × 6/60 × 6 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/360 < 200/360 or 3/60 < 40/72
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