Compare 9/28 and 30/40
9/28 is smaller than 30/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
9/28 = 9 × 10/28 × 10 = 90/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
30/40 = 30 × 7/40 × 7 = 210/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/280 < 210/280 or 9/28 < 30/40
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