Compare 15/64 and 3/6
15/64 is smaller than 3/6
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 6 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
3/6 = 3 × 32/6 × 32 = 96/192 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/192 < 96/192 or 15/64 < 3/6
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