Compare 6/49 and 7/64
6/49 is greater than 7/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
6/49 = 6 × 64/49 × 64 = 384/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
7/64 = 7 × 49/64 × 49 = 343/3136 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 384/3136 > 343/3136 or 6/49 > 7/64
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