Compare 10/63 and 6/50
10/63 is greater than 6/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
10/63 = 10 × 50/63 × 50 = 500/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
6/50 = 6 × 63/50 × 63 = 378/3150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 500/3150 > 378/3150 or 10/63 > 6/50
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