Compare 36/24 and 32/45
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 32/45
36/24 is greater than 32/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
36/24 = 36 × 15/24 × 15 = 540/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
32/45 = 32 × 8/45 × 8 = 256/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 540/360 > 256/360 or 36/24 > 32/45
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