Compare 45/64 and 7/10
45/64 is greater than 7/10
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,
45/64 = 45 × 5/64 × 5 = 225/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
7/10 = 7 × 32/10 × 32 = 224/320 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 225/320 > 224/320 or 45/64 > 7/10
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