Compare 2/32 and 10/81
2/32 is smaller than 10/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
2/32 = 2 × 81/32 × 81 = 162/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
10/81 = 10 × 32/81 × 32 = 320/2592 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 162/2592 < 320/2592 or 2/32 < 10/81
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/32 and 10/81 2/32 and 20/81 2/64 and 10/81 6/32 and 10/81 2/32 and 30/81 2/96 and 10/81 10/32 and 10/81 2/32 and 50/81 14/32 and 10/81 2/32 and 70/81