Compare 7/42 and 28/40
7/42 is smaller than 28/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
7/42 = 7 × 20/42 × 20 = 140/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
28/40 = 28 × 21/40 × 21 = 588/840 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 140/840 < 588/840 or 7/42 < 28/40
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