Compare 5/63 and 4/10
563 is smaller than 410
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,
563 = 5 × 1063 × 10 = 50630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
410 = 4 × 6310 × 63 = 252630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50630 < 252630 or 563 < 410
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