Compare 2/32 and 4/18
2/32 is smaller than 4/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
4/18 = 4 × 16/18 × 16 = 64/288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/288 < 64/288 or 2/32 < 4/18
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