Compare 4/32 and 6/10
432 is smaller than 610
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
432 = 4 × 532 × 5 = 20160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
610 = 6 × 1610 × 16 = 96160 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 20160 < 96160 or 432 < 610
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