Compare 5/40 and 28/48
5/40 is smaller than 28/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
5/40 = 5 × 6/40 × 6 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/240 < 140/240 or 5/40 < 28/48
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