Compare 6/64 and 4/72
6/64 is greater than 4/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 72 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
4/72 = 4 × 8/72 × 8 = 32/576 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/576 > 32/576 or 6/64 > 4/72
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