Compare 2/18 and 16/63
2/18 is smaller than 16/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/126 < 32/126 or 2/18 < 16/63
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