Compare 4/40 and 9/36
4/40 is smaller than 9/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
9/36 = 9 × 10/36 × 10 = 90/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 36/360 < 90/360 or 4/40 < 9/36
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