Compare 5/84 and 9/64
5/84 is smaller than 9/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
5/84 = 5 × 16/84 × 16 = 80/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
9/64 = 9 × 21/64 × 21 = 189/1344 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 80/1344 < 189/1344 or 5/84 < 9/64
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