Compare 4/63 and 3/42
463 is smaller than 342
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
463 = 4 × 263 × 2 = 8126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
342 = 3 × 342 × 3 = 9126 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8126 < 9126 or 463 < 342
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