Compare 30/40 and 40/14
1st number: 30/40, 2nd number: 2 12/14
30/40 is smaller than 40/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
30/40 = 30 × 7/40 × 7 = 210/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
40/14 = 40 × 20/14 × 20 = 800/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 210/280 < 800/280 or 30/40 < 40/14
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