Compare 50/63 and 18/64
50/63 is greater than 18/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
50/63 = 50 × 64/63 × 64 = 3200/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
18/64 = 18 × 63/64 × 63 = 1134/4032 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3200/4032 > 1134/4032 or 50/63 > 18/64
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