Compare 6/64 and 14/20
6/64 is smaller than 14/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
14/20 = 14 × 16/20 × 16 = 224/320 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/320 < 224/320 or 6/64 < 14/20
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