Compare 3/63 and 4/35
3/63 is smaller than 4/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
4/35 = 4 × 9/35 × 9 = 36/315 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15/315 < 36/315 or 3/63 < 4/35
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