Compare 2/18 and 8/64
2/18 is smaller than 8/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
2/18 = 2 × 32/18 × 32 = 64/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
8/64 = 8 × 9/64 × 9 = 72/576 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 64/576 < 72/576 or 2/18 < 8/64
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