Compare 7/64 and 8/27
764 is smaller than 827
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 27 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
764 = 7 × 2764 × 27 = 1891728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
827 = 8 × 6427 × 64 = 5121728 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1891728 < 5121728 or 764 < 827
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