Compare 35/40 and 14/18
35/40 is greater than 14/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
14/18 = 14 × 20/18 × 20 = 280/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 315/360 > 280/360 or 35/40 > 14/18
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