Compare 40/16 and 8/70
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 8/70
40/16 is greater than 8/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
8/70 = 8 × 8/70 × 8 = 64/560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1400/560 > 64/560 or 40/16 > 8/70
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/16 and 8/70 40/16 and 16/70 40/32 and 8/70 40/16 and 24/70 40/48 and 8/70 40/16 and 40/70 40/80 and 8/70 40/16 and 56/70