Compare 6/40 and 18/25
6/40 is smaller than 18/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
6/40 = 6 × 5/40 × 5 = 30/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
18/25 = 18 × 8/25 × 8 = 144/200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/200 < 144/200 or 6/40 < 18/25
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