Compare 32/24 and 81/90
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 81/90
32/24 is greater than 81/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
32/24 = 32 × 15/24 × 15 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
81/90 = 81 × 4/90 × 4 = 324/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 480/360 > 324/360 or 32/24 > 81/90
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