Compare 20/32 and 15/84
20/32 is greater than 15/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
20/32 = 20 × 21/32 × 21 = 420/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
15/84 = 15 × 8/84 × 8 = 120/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 420/672 > 120/672 or 20/32 > 15/84
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