Compare 3/63 and 16/84
3/63 is smaller than 16/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
16/84 = 16 × 3/84 × 3 = 48/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/252 < 48/252 or 3/63 < 16/84
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