Compare 6/60 and 4/40, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 6/60 and 4/40

6/60 is equivalent to 4/40

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
12/120 = 12/120 or 6/60 = 4/40

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