Compare 50/60 and 36/64
50/60 is greater than 36/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
50/60 = 50 × 16/60 × 16 = 800/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
36/64 = 36 × 15/64 × 15 = 540/960 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 800/960 > 540/960 or 50/60 > 36/64
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