Compare 9/32 and 18/48
9/32 is smaller than 18/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
18/48 = 18 × 2/48 × 2 = 36/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/96 < 36/96 or 9/32 < 18/48
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