Compare 2/8 and 15/32
2/8 is smaller than 15/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
2/8 = 2 × 4/8 × 4 = 8/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
15/32 = 15 × 1/32 × 1 = 15/32 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8/32 < 15/32 or 2/8 < 15/32
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