Compare 2/63 and 20/25
2/63 is smaller than 20/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 25 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
2/63 = 2 × 25/63 × 25 = 50/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
20/25 = 20 × 63/25 × 63 = 1260/1575 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/1575 < 1260/1575 or 2/63 < 20/25
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