Compare 5/63 and 6/50
563 is smaller than 650
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
563 = 5 × 5063 × 50 = 2503150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
650 = 6 × 6350 × 63 = 3783150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2503150 < 3783150 or 563 < 650
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