Compare 14/63 and 4/18
14/63 is equivalent to 4/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
14/63 = 14 × 2/63 × 2 = 28/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/126 = 28/126 or 14/63 = 4/18
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