Compare 1/63 and 6/32
1/63 is smaller than 6/32
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,
1/63 = 1 × 32/63 × 32 = 32/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
6/32 = 6 × 63/32 × 63 = 378/2016 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/2016 < 378/2016 or 1/63 < 6/32
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