Compare 1/32 and 1/24
1/32 is smaller than 1/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
1/24 = 1 × 4/24 × 4 = 4/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3/96 < 4/96 or 1/32 < 1/24
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