Compare 40/64 and 25/70
40/64 is greater than 25/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
40/64 = 40 × 35/64 × 35 = 1400/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
25/70 = 25 × 32/70 × 32 = 800/2240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1400/2240 > 800/2240 or 40/64 > 25/70
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