Compare 10/50 and 15/63
10/50 is smaller than 15/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
10/50 = 10 × 63/50 × 63 = 630/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
15/63 = 15 × 50/63 × 50 = 750/3150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 630/3150 < 750/3150 or 10/50 < 15/63
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