Compare 24/64 and 8/10
24/64 is smaller than 8/10
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
8/10 = 8 × 32/10 × 32 = 256/320 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 120/320 < 256/320 or 24/64 < 8/10
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/64 and 8/10 24/64 and 16/10 24/64 and 8/20 72/64 and 8/10 24/64 and 24/10 24/64 and 8/30 24/64 and 40/10 24/64 and 8/50 24/64 and 56/10 24/64 and 8/70