Compare 6/32 and 18/72
6/32 is smaller than 18/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
18/72 = 18 × 4/72 × 4 = 72/288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/288 < 72/288 or 6/32 < 18/72
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