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Compare 10/32 and 8/42

10/32 is greater than 8/42

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    10/32 = 10 × 21/32 × 21 = 210/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    8/42 = 8 × 16/42 × 16 = 128/672
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 210/672 > 128/672 or 10/32 > 8/42

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