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Compare 3/64 and 4/20

3/64 is smaller than 4/20

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 20 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    4/20 = 4 × 16/20 × 16 = 64/320
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 15/320 < 64/320 or 3/64 < 4/20

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