Compare 21/63 and 4/25
21/63 is greater than 4/25
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,
21/63 = 21 × 25/63 × 25 = 525/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
4/25 = 4 × 63/25 × 63 = 252/1575 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 525/1575 > 252/1575 or 21/63 > 4/25
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 42/63 and 4/25 21/63 and 8/25 21/63 and 4/50 21/63 and 12/25 21/63 and 4/75 21/63 and 20/25 21/63 and 28/25