Compare 2/60 and 6/32
2/60 is smaller than 6/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
6/32 = 6 × 15/32 × 15 = 90/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 16/480 < 90/480 or 2/60 < 6/32
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