Compare 7/28 and 16/63
7/28 is smaller than 16/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
7/28 = 7 × 9/28 × 9 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 63/252 < 64/252 or 7/28 < 16/63
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