Compare 40/72 and 3/30
40/72 is greater than 3/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
3/30 = 3 × 12/30 × 12 = 36/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200/360 > 36/360 or 40/72 > 3/30
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