Compare 10/32 and 5/21
10/32 is greater than 5/21
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 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 21 × 32 = 672,
5/21 = 5 × 32/21 × 32 = 160/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 210/672 > 160/672 or 10/32 > 5/21
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