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Compare 1/80 and 4/32

1/80 is smaller than 4/32

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    1/80 = 1 × 2/80 × 2 = 2/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 2/160 < 20/160 or 1/80 < 4/32

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