Compare 10/36 and 24/63
10/36 is smaller than 24/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70/252 < 96/252 or 10/36 < 24/63
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