Compare 40/8 and 9/35
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 9/35
40/8 is greater than 9/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
40/8 = 40 × 35/8 × 35 = 1400/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1400/280 > 72/280 or 40/8 > 9/35
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