Compare 5/32 and 20/48
5/32 is smaller than 20/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
20/48 = 20 × 2/48 × 2 = 40/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15/96 < 40/96 or 5/32 < 20/48
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