Compare 6/64 and 7/90
6/64 is greater than 7/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
6/64 = 6 × 45/64 × 45 = 270/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
7/90 = 7 × 32/90 × 32 = 224/2880 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 270/2880 > 224/2880 or 6/64 > 7/90
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