Compare 2/32 and 75/42
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 33/42
2/32 is smaller than 75/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
75/42 = 75 × 16/42 × 16 = 1200/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/672 < 1200/672 or 2/32 < 75/42
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 75/42 2/64 and 75/42 2/32 and 75/84 6/32 and 75/42 2/96 and 75/42 10/32 and 75/42 14/32 and 75/42