Compare 6/64 and 2/24, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 6/64 and 2/24

6/64 is greater than 2/24

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 24 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
6/64 = 6 × 3/64 × 3 = 18/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
2/24 = 2 × 8/24 × 8 = 16/192
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
18/192 > 16/192 or 6/64 > 2/24

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad