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Compare 5/64 and 4/70

5/64 is greater than 4/70

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,
    5/64 = 5 × 35/64 × 35 = 175/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    4/70 = 4 × 32/70 × 32 = 128/2240
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 175/2240 > 128/2240 or 5/64 > 4/70

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