Compare 63/90 and 10/16
63/90 is greater than 10/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
63/90 = 63 × 8/90 × 8 = 504/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
10/16 = 10 × 45/16 × 45 = 450/720 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 504/720 > 450/720 or 63/90 > 10/16
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