Compare 9/20 and 6/64
9/20 is greater than 6/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
9/20 = 9 × 16/20 × 16 = 144/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 144/320 > 30/320 or 9/20 > 6/64
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