Compare 2/32 and 42/9
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 4 6/9
2/32 is smaller than 42/9
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 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 9 × 32 = 288,
42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/288 < 1344/288 or 2/32 < 42/9
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