Compare 6/63 and 7/42
6/63 is smaller than 7/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
7/42 = 7 × 3/42 × 3 = 21/126 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/126 < 21/126 or 6/63 < 7/42
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