Compare 3/64 and 3/90
3/64 is greater than 3/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
3/64 = 3 × 45/64 × 45 = 135/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
3/90 = 3 × 32/90 × 32 = 96/2880 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 135/2880 > 96/2880 or 3/64 > 3/90
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