Compare 49/72 and 14/40, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 49/72 and 14/40

49/72 is greater than 14/40

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
245/360 > 126/360 or 49/72 > 14/40

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