Compare 6/32 and 35/90
6/32 is smaller than 35/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
6/32 = 6 × 45/32 × 45 = 270/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
35/90 = 35 × 16/90 × 16 = 560/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 270/1440 < 560/1440 or 6/32 < 35/90
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