Compare 40/36 and 25/20
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 1 5/20
40/36 is smaller than 25/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200/180 < 225/180 or 40/36 < 25/20
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