Compare 15/64 and 3/7
15/64 is smaller than 3/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 7 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
15/64 = 15 × 7/64 × 7 = 105/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
3/7 = 3 × 64/7 × 64 = 192/448 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 105/448 < 192/448 or 15/64 < 3/7
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