Compare 8/90 and 5/32
8/90 is smaller than 5/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
8/90 = 8 × 16/90 × 16 = 128/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
5/32 = 5 × 45/32 × 45 = 225/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 128/1440 < 225/1440 or 8/90 < 5/32
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