Compare 70/32 and 63/75
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 63/75
70/32 is greater than 63/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
70/32 = 70 × 75/32 × 75 = 5250/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
63/75 = 63 × 32/75 × 32 = 2016/2400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5250/2400 > 2016/2400 or 70/32 > 63/75
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