Compare 10/24 and 35/63
10/24 is smaller than 35/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
10/24 = 10 × 21/24 × 21 = 210/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 210/504 < 280/504 or 10/24 < 35/63
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