Compare 20/96 and 14/63
20/96 is smaller than 14/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
20/96 = 20 × 21/96 × 21 = 420/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
14/63 = 14 × 32/63 × 32 = 448/2016 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 420/2016 < 448/2016 or 20/96 < 14/63
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