Compare 50/75 and 63/64
50/75 is smaller than 63/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
50/75 = 50 × 64/75 × 64 = 3200/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
63/64 = 63 × 75/64 × 75 = 4725/4800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3200/4800 < 4725/4800 or 50/75 < 63/64
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