Compare 72/64 and 14/15
1st number: 1 8/64, 2nd number: 14/15
72/64 is greater than 14/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 15 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
72/64 = 72 × 15/64 × 15 = 1080/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
14/15 = 14 × 64/15 × 64 = 896/960 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1080/960 > 896/960 or 72/64 > 14/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/64 and 28/15 72/64 and 14/30 72/64 and 42/15 72/64 and 14/45 72/64 and 70/15 72/64 and 14/75 72/64 and 98/15