Compare 21/45 and 24/32
21/45 is smaller than 24/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
21/45 = 21 × 32/45 × 32 = 672/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
24/32 = 24 × 45/32 × 45 = 1080/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 672/1440 < 1080/1440 or 21/45 < 24/32
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