Compare 8/10 and 5/32
810 is greater than 532
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
810 = 8 × 1610 × 16 = 128160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
532 = 5 × 532 × 5 = 25160 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 128160 > 25160 or 810 > 532
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