Compare 2/30 and 1/64
2/30 is greater than 1/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
2/30 = 2 × 32/30 × 32 = 64/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
1/64 = 1 × 15/64 × 15 = 15/960 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 64/960 > 15/960 or 2/30 > 1/64
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