Compare 3/63 and 6/10
3/63 is smaller than 6/10
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 10 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
3/63 = 3 × 10/63 × 10 = 30/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
6/10 = 6 × 63/10 × 63 = 378/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/630 < 378/630 or 3/63 < 6/10
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