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Compare 6/64 and 27/35

6/64 is smaller than 27/35

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 35 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    6/64 = 6 × 35/64 × 35 = 210/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    27/35 = 27 × 64/35 × 64 = 1728/2240
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 210/2240 < 1728/2240 or 6/64 < 27/35

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