Compare 1/63 and 15/49
1/63 is smaller than 15/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
1/63 = 1 × 7/63 × 7 = 7/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
15/49 = 15 × 9/49 × 9 = 135/441 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 7/441 < 135/441 or 1/63 < 15/49
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