Compare 63/75 and 2/7
63/75 is greater than 2/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
63/75 = 63 × 7/75 × 7 = 441/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
2/7 = 2 × 75/7 × 75 = 150/525 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 441/525 > 150/525 or 63/75 > 2/7
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