Compare 10/42 and 2/32, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 10/42 and 2/32

10/42 is greater than 2/32

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
10/42 = 10 × 16/42 × 16 = 160/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
160/672 > 42/672 or 10/42 > 2/32

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