Compare 9/40 and 21/24
9/40 is smaller than 21/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/120 < 105/120 or 9/40 < 21/24
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