Compare 16/63 and 3/4
16/63 is smaller than 3/4
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 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 4 × 63 = 252,
3/4 = 3 × 63/4 × 63 = 189/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 64/252 < 189/252 or 16/63 < 3/4
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