Compare 27/70 and 5/64
27/70 is greater than 5/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
27/70 = 27 × 32/70 × 32 = 864/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
5/64 = 5 × 35/64 × 35 = 175/2240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 864/2240 > 175/2240 or 27/70 > 5/64
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