Compare 6/7 and 16/40
6/7 is greater than 16/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
6/7 = 6 × 40/7 × 40 = 240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 240/280 > 112/280 or 6/7 > 16/40
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