Compare 9/64 and 7/10
964 is smaller than 710
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
964 = 9 × 564 × 5 = 45320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
710 = 7 × 3210 × 32 = 224320 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45320 < 224320 or 964 < 710
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