Compare 8/32 and 27/50
8/32 is smaller than 27/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
8/32 = 8 × 25/32 × 25 = 200/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
27/50 = 27 × 16/50 × 16 = 432/800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200/800 < 432/800 or 8/32 < 27/50
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