Compare 16/63 and 14/28
16/63 is smaller than 14/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
14/28 = 14 × 9/28 × 9 = 126/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 64/252 < 126/252 or 16/63 < 14/28
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/63 and 14/28 16/63 and 14/56 48/63 and 14/28 16/63 and 42/28 16/63 and 14/84 80/63 and 14/28 16/63 and 70/28 16/63 and 98/28