Compare 12/63 and 6/72
12/63 is greater than 6/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
12/63 = 12 × 8/63 × 8 = 96/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/504 > 42/504 or 12/63 > 6/72
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