Compare 14/64 and 6/42
14/64 is greater than 6/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 42 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
14/64 = 14 × 21/64 × 21 = 294/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
6/42 = 6 × 32/42 × 32 = 192/1344 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 294/1344 > 192/1344 or 14/64 > 6/42
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