Compare 3/32 and 7/27
332 is smaller than 727
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
332 = 3 × 2732 × 27 = 81864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
727 = 7 × 3227 × 32 = 224864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 81864 < 224864 or 332 < 727
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