Compare 2/36 and 4/64
2/36 is smaller than 4/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
2/36 = 2 × 16/36 × 16 = 32/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
4/64 = 4 × 9/64 × 9 = 36/576 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/576 < 36/576 or 2/36 < 4/64
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