Compare 32/60 and 45/50
32/60 is smaller than 45/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
32/60 = 32 × 5/60 × 5 = 160/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 160/300 < 270/300 or 32/60 < 45/50
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