Compare 3/32 and 4/63
3/32 is greater than 4/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
3/32 = 3 × 63/32 × 63 = 189/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
4/63 = 4 × 32/63 × 32 = 128/2016 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 189/2016 > 128/2016 or 3/32 > 4/63
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