Compare 12/63 and 7/14
12/63 is smaller than 7/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
7/14 = 7 × 9/14 × 9 = 63/126 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/126 < 63/126 or 12/63 < 7/14
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