Compare 5/90 and 27/32
5/90 is smaller than 27/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
5/90 = 5 × 16/90 × 16 = 80/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
27/32 = 27 × 45/32 × 45 = 1215/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 80/1440 < 1215/1440 or 5/90 < 27/32
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