Compare 12/40 and 2/64
12/40 is greater than 2/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
12/40 = 12 × 8/40 × 8 = 96/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
2/64 = 2 × 5/64 × 5 = 10/320 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/320 > 10/320 or 12/40 > 2/64
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