Compare 6/40 and 20/32
6/40 is smaller than 20/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
6/40 = 6 × 4/40 × 4 = 24/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/160 < 100/160 or 6/40 < 20/32
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