Compare 1/3 and 3/64
1/3 is greater than 3/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
1/3 = 1 × 64/3 × 64 = 64/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
3/64 = 3 × 3/64 × 3 = 9/192 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 64/192 > 9/192 or 1/3 > 3/64
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