Compare 2/63 and 42/50
2/63 is smaller than 42/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
2/63 = 2 × 50/63 × 50 = 100/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
42/50 = 42 × 63/50 × 63 = 2646/3150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 100/3150 < 2646/3150 or 2/63 < 42/50
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