Compare 12/72 and 14/63
12/72 is smaller than 14/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/504 < 112/504 or 12/72 < 14/63
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