Compare 35/50 and 10/63
35/50 is greater than 10/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
35/50 = 35 × 63/50 × 63 = 2205/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
10/63 = 10 × 50/63 × 50 = 500/3150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2205/3150 > 500/3150 or 35/50 > 10/63
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