Compare 32/72 and 4/15
32/72 is greater than 4/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
32/72 = 32 × 5/72 × 5 = 160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
4/15 = 4 × 24/15 × 24 = 96/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 160/360 > 96/360 or 32/72 > 4/15
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