Compare 25/45 and 4/32
25/45 is greater than 4/32
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,
25/45 = 25 × 32/45 × 32 = 800/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
4/32 = 4 × 45/32 × 45 = 180/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 800/1440 > 180/1440 or 25/45 > 4/32
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