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Compare 25/63 and 35/49

25/63 is smaller than 35/49

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   25/63 = 25 × 7/63 × 7 = 175/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   35/49 = 35 × 9/49 × 9 = 315/441
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 175/441 < 315/441 or 25/63 < 35/49

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