Compare 32/49 and 4/8
32/49 is greater than 4/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
32/49 = 32 × 8/49 × 8 = 256/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
4/8 = 4 × 49/8 × 49 = 196/392 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 256/392 > 196/392 or 32/49 > 4/8
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