Compare 5/32 and 5/9
532 is smaller than 59
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
532 = 5 × 932 × 9 = 45288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
59 = 5 × 329 × 32 = 160288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45288 < 160288 or 532 < 59
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