Compare 2/64 and 14/18
2/64 is smaller than 14/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
2/64 = 2 × 9/64 × 9 = 18/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
14/18 = 14 × 32/18 × 32 = 448/576 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/576 < 448/576 or 2/64 < 14/18
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/64 and 14/18 2/64 and 28/18 2/64 and 14/36 6/64 and 14/18 2/64 and 42/18 2/64 and 14/54 10/64 and 14/18 2/64 and 70/18 2/64 and 14/90 14/64 and 14/18 2/64 and 98/18