Compare 40/90 and 35/36
40/90 is smaller than 35/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
40/90 = 40 × 2/90 × 2 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 80/180 < 175/180 or 40/90 < 35/36
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