Compare 5/63 and 16/56
5/63 is smaller than 16/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 40/504 < 144/504 or 5/63 < 16/56
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