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Compare 9/64 and 12/45

9/64 is smaller than 12/45

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,
    9/64 = 9 × 45/64 × 45 = 405/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    12/45 = 12 × 64/45 × 64 = 768/2880
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 405/2880 < 768/2880 or 9/64 < 12/45

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