Compare 10/72 and 14/32
1072 is smaller than 1432
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
1072 = 10 × 472 × 4 = 40288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
1432 = 14 × 932 × 9 = 126288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 40288 < 126288 or 1072 < 1432
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