Compare 2/63 and 1/18
2/63 is smaller than 1/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
1/18 = 1 × 7/18 × 7 = 7/126 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4/126 < 7/126 or 2/63 < 1/18
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