Compare 2/16 and 7/32
2/16 is smaller than 7/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
2/16 = 2 × 2/16 × 2 = 4/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
7/32 = 7 × 1/32 × 1 = 7/32 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4/32 < 7/32 or 2/16 < 7/32
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