Compare 32/42 and 10/18
32/42 is greater than 10/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
32/42 = 32 × 3/42 × 3 = 96/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/126 > 70/126 or 32/42 > 10/18
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