Compare 7/64 and 6/50
764 is smaller than 650
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
764 = 7 × 2564 × 25 = 1751600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
650 = 6 × 3250 × 32 = 1921600 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1751600 < 1921600 or 764 < 650
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/64 and 6/50 7/64 and 12/50 21/64 and 6/50 7/64 and 18/50 35/64 and 6/50 7/64 and 30/50 49/64 and 6/50 7/64 and 42/50