Compare 1/32 and 5/80
1/32 is smaller than 5/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
5/80 = 5 × 2/80 × 2 = 10/160 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5/160 < 10/160 or 1/32 < 5/80
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