Compare 10/27 and 10/32
1027 is greater than 1032
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
1027 = 10 × 3227 × 32 = 320864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
1032 = 10 × 2732 × 27 = 270864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 320864 > 270864 or 1027 > 1032
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