Compare 20/32 and 18/27
20/32 is smaller than 18/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
20/32 = 20 × 27/32 × 27 = 540/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
18/27 = 18 × 32/27 × 32 = 576/864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 540/864 < 576/864 or 20/32 < 18/27
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