Compare 21/42 and 5/32
2142 is greater than 532
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
2142 = 21 × 1642 × 16 = 336672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
532 = 5 × 2132 × 21 = 105672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 336672 > 105672 or 2142 > 532
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