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Compare 6/2 and 30/32

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 30/32

6/2 is greater than 30/32

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
   6/2 = 6 × 16/2 × 16 = 96/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   30/32 = 30 × 1/32 × 1 = 30/32
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 96/32 > 30/32 or 6/2 > 30/32

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