Compare 9/70 and 15/64
9/70 is smaller than 15/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
9/70 = 9 × 32/70 × 32 = 288/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
15/64 = 15 × 35/64 × 35 = 525/2240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 288/2240 < 525/2240 or 9/70 < 15/64
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