Compare 42/63 and 2/10
42/63 is greater than 2/10
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,
42/63 = 42 × 10/63 × 10 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
2/10 = 2 × 63/10 × 63 = 126/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 420/630 > 126/630 or 42/63 > 2/10
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 84/63 and 2/10 42/63 and 4/10 42/63 and 2/20 42/63 and 6/10 42/63 and 2/30 42/63 and 2/50 42/63 and 14/10 42/63 and 2/70