Compare 9/32 and 5/42
9/32 is greater than 5/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
5/42 = 5 × 16/42 × 16 = 80/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 189/672 > 80/672 or 9/32 > 5/42
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