Compare 24/4 and 32/45
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 32/45
24/4 is greater than 32/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
24/4 = 24 × 45/4 × 45 = 1080/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1080/180 > 128/180 or 24/4 > 32/45
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