Compare 14/32 and 6/42
1432 is greater than 642
Steps for comparing fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
1432 = 14 × 2132 × 21 = 294672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
642 = 6 × 1642 × 16 = 96672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 294672 > 96672 or 1432 > 642
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