Compare 1/12 and 20/63
1/12 is smaller than 20/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
1/12 = 1 × 21/12 × 21 = 21/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
20/63 = 20 × 4/63 × 4 = 80/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21/252 < 80/252 or 1/12 < 20/63
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