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Compare 7/64 and 8/45

7/64 is smaller than 8/45

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    7/64 = 7 × 45/64 × 45 = 315/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    8/45 = 8 × 64/45 × 64 = 512/2880
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 315/2880 < 512/2880 or 7/64 < 8/45

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