Compare 6/40 and 15/90
6/40 is smaller than 15/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/360 < 60/360 or 6/40 < 15/90
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