Compare 10/64 and 8/20
10/64 is smaller than 8/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
10/64 = 10 × 5/64 × 5 = 50/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
8/20 = 8 × 16/20 × 16 = 128/320 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/320 < 128/320 or 10/64 < 8/20
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/64 and 8/20 10/64 and 16/20 10/64 and 8/40 30/64 and 8/20 10/64 and 24/20 10/64 and 8/60 50/64 and 8/20 10/64 and 40/20 70/64 and 8/20 10/64 and 56/20