Compare 25/35 and 3/63
25/35 is greater than 3/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
25/35 = 25 × 9/35 × 9 = 225/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 225/315 > 15/315 or 25/35 > 3/63
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