Compare 12/18 and 25/32
12/18 is smaller than 25/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
12/18 = 12 × 16/18 × 16 = 192/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 192/288 < 225/288 or 12/18 < 25/32
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