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Compare 8/64 and 6/63

8/64 is greater than 6/63

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
   8/64 = 8 × 63/64 × 63 = 504/4032
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
   6/63 = 6 × 64/63 × 64 = 384/4032
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 504/4032 > 384/4032 or 8/64 > 6/63

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