Compare 25/63 and 60/64
25/63 is smaller than 60/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
25/63 = 25 × 64/63 × 64 = 1600/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
60/64 = 60 × 63/64 × 63 = 3780/4032 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1600/4032 < 3780/4032 or 25/63 < 60/64
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