Compare 2/32 and 12/25
2/32 is smaller than 12/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
2/32 = 2 × 25/32 × 25 = 50/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
12/25 = 12 × 32/25 × 32 = 384/800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/800 < 384/800 or 2/32 < 12/25
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