Compare 2/72 and 4/32
2/72 is smaller than 4/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
2/72 = 2 × 4/72 × 4 = 8/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8/288 < 36/288 or 2/72 < 4/32
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