Compare 10/12 and 10/32
1012 is greater than 1032
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
1012 = 10 × 812 × 8 = 8096 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1032 = 10 × 332 × 3 = 3096 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8096 > 3096 or 1012 > 1032
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