Compare 32/48 and 25/80
32/48 is greater than 25/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
32/48 = 32 × 5/48 × 5 = 160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
25/80 = 25 × 3/80 × 3 = 75/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 160/240 > 75/240 or 32/48 > 25/80
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