Compare 6/32 and 6/54
632 is greater than 654
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
632 = 6 × 2732 × 27 = 162864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
654 = 6 × 1654 × 16 = 96864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 162864 > 96864 or 632 > 654
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