Compare 6/63 and 5/12
663 is smaller than 512
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
663 = 6 × 463 × 4 = 24252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
512 = 5 × 2112 × 21 = 105252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24252 < 105252 or 663 < 512
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