Compare 45/10 and 7/32
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 7/32
45/10 is greater than 7/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
45/10 = 45 × 16/10 × 16 = 720/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 720/160 > 35/160 or 45/10 > 7/32
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