Compare 4/24 and 10/63
4/24 is greater than 10/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
4/24 = 4 × 21/24 × 21 = 84/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/504 > 80/504 or 4/24 > 10/63
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