Compare 5/32 and 6/35
5/32 is smaller than 6/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
5/32 = 5 × 35/32 × 35 = 175/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
6/35 = 6 × 32/35 × 32 = 192/1120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 175/1120 < 192/1120 or 5/32 < 6/35
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