Compare 60/64 and 2/63
60/64 is greater than 2/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
60/64 = 60 × 63/64 × 63 = 3780/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
2/63 = 2 × 64/63 × 64 = 128/4032 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3780/4032 > 128/4032 or 60/64 > 2/63
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