Compare 4/32 and 7/15
432 is smaller than 715
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
432 = 4 × 1532 × 15 = 60480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
715 = 7 × 3215 × 32 = 224480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60480 < 224480 or 432 < 715
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