Compare 2/63 and 1/15
2/63 is smaller than 1/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 15 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
1/15 = 1 × 21/15 × 21 = 21/315 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/315 < 21/315 or 2/63 < 1/15
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