Compare 50/63 and 30/36
50/63 is smaller than 30/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200/252 < 210/252 or 50/63 < 30/36
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