Compare 27/32 and 42/50
27/32 is greater than 42/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
27/32 = 27 × 25/32 × 25 = 675/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
42/50 = 42 × 16/50 × 16 = 672/800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 675/800 > 672/800 or 27/32 > 42/50
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