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Compare 32/84 and 25/40

32/84 is smaller than 25/40

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
   32/84 = 32 × 10/84 × 10 = 320/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   25/40 = 25 × 21/40 × 21 = 525/840
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 320/840 < 525/840 or 32/84 < 25/40

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