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Compare 5/32 and 8/45

5/32 is smaller than 8/45

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    5/32 = 5 × 45/32 × 45 = 225/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    8/45 = 8 × 32/45 × 32 = 256/1440
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 225/1440 < 256/1440 or 5/32 < 8/45

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