Compare 4/63 and 9/32
4/63 is smaller than 9/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
4/63 = 4 × 32/63 × 32 = 128/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
9/32 = 9 × 63/32 × 63 = 567/2016 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 128/2016 < 567/2016 or 4/63 < 9/32
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