Compare 14/32 and 24/27
14/32 is smaller than 24/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
14/32 = 14 × 27/32 × 27 = 378/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
24/27 = 24 × 32/27 × 32 = 768/864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 378/864 < 768/864 or 14/32 < 24/27
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