Compare 4/25 and 10/32
425 is smaller than 1032
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
425 = 4 × 3225 × 32 = 128800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
1032 = 10 × 2532 × 25 = 250800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 128800 < 250800 or 425 < 1032
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