Compare 6/32 and 27/35, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 6/32 and 27/35

6/32 is smaller than 27/35

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
6/32 = 6 × 35/32 × 35 = 210/1120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
27/35 = 27 × 32/35 × 32 = 864/1120
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
210/1120 < 864/1120 or 6/32 < 27/35

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