Compare 63/60 and 10/64
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 10/64
63/60 is greater than 10/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
63/60 = 63 × 16/60 × 16 = 1008/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
10/64 = 10 × 15/64 × 15 = 150/960 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1008/960 > 150/960 or 63/60 > 10/64
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