Compare 1/30 and 63/64
1/30 is smaller than 63/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
1/30 = 1 × 32/30 × 32 = 32/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
63/64 = 63 × 15/64 × 15 = 945/960 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/960 < 945/960 or 1/30 < 63/64
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