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Compare 1/36 and 21/32

1/36 is smaller than 21/32

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    1/36 = 1 × 8/36 × 8 = 8/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    21/32 = 21 × 9/32 × 9 = 189/288
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 8/288 < 189/288 or 1/36 < 21/32

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