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Compare 25/63 and 30/56

25/63 is smaller than 30/56

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   25/63 = 25 × 8/63 × 8 = 200/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 200/504 < 270/504 or 25/63 < 30/56

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