Compare 5/72 and 10/63
5/72 is smaller than 10/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35/504 < 80/504 or 5/72 < 10/63
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