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Compare 3/64 and 6/70

3/64 is smaller than 6/70

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    3/64 = 3 × 35/64 × 35 = 105/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    6/70 = 6 × 32/70 × 32 = 192/2240
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 105/2240 < 192/2240 or 3/64 < 6/70

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