Compare 6/25 and 6/40
625 is greater than 640
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
625 = 6 × 825 × 8 = 48200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
640 = 6 × 540 × 5 = 30200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 48200 > 30200 or 625 > 640
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