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Compare 56/98 and 60/63

56/98 is smaller than 60/63

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   56/98 = 56 × 9/98 × 9 = 504/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
   60/63 = 60 × 14/63 × 14 = 840/882
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 504/882 < 840/882 or 56/98 < 60/63

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