Compare 3/60 and 40/80
3/60 is smaller than 40/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/240 < 120/240 or 3/60 < 40/80
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