Compare 4/5 and 10/32
45 is greater than 1032
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
45 = 4 × 325 × 32 = 128160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1032 = 10 × 532 × 5 = 50160 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 128160 > 50160 or 45 > 1032
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