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Compare 6/40 and 4/64

6/40 is greater than 4/64

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    6/40 = 6 × 8/40 × 8 = 48/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    4/64 = 4 × 5/64 × 5 = 20/320
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 48/320 > 20/320 or 6/40 > 4/64

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