Compare 4/32 and 9/80
4/32 is greater than 9/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
9/80 = 9 × 2/80 × 2 = 18/160 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 20/160 > 18/160 or 4/32 > 9/80
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