Compare 10/32 and 16/42
10/32 is smaller than 16/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
10/32 = 10 × 21/32 × 21 = 210/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
16/42 = 16 × 16/42 × 16 = 256/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 210/672 < 256/672 or 10/32 < 16/42
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