Compare 2/63 and 2/36
2/63 is smaller than 2/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8/252 < 14/252 or 2/63 < 2/36
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