Compare 21/32 and 14/21
21/32 is smaller than 14/21
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
21/32 = 21 × 21/32 × 21 = 441/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
14/21 = 14 × 32/21 × 32 = 448/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 441/672 < 448/672 or 21/32 < 14/21
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