Compare 2/35 and 16/63
2/35 is smaller than 16/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/315 < 80/315 or 2/35 < 16/63
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