Compare 6/32 and 4/60
6/32 is greater than 4/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
6/32 = 6 × 15/32 × 15 = 90/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
4/60 = 4 × 8/60 × 8 = 32/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/480 > 32/480 or 6/32 > 4/60
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