Compare 5/63 and 12/40
5/63 is smaller than 12/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
5/63 = 5 × 40/63 × 40 = 200/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
12/40 = 12 × 63/40 × 63 = 756/2520 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200/2520 < 756/2520 or 5/63 < 12/40
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