Compare 2/32 and 7/81
2/32 is smaller than 7/81
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,
7/81 = 7 × 32/81 × 32 = 224/2592 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 162/2592 < 224/2592 or 2/32 < 7/81
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