Compare 5/32 and 6/7
5/32 is smaller than 6/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
5/32 = 5 × 7/32 × 7 = 35/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
6/7 = 6 × 32/7 × 32 = 192/224 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35/224 < 192/224 or 5/32 < 6/7
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