Compare 6/80 and 10/32
6/80 is smaller than 10/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
6/80 = 6 × 2/80 × 2 = 12/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/160 < 50/160 or 6/80 < 10/32
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