Compare 63/90 and 27/96
63/90 is greater than 27/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
63/90 = 63 × 16/90 × 16 = 1008/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
27/96 = 27 × 15/96 × 15 = 405/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1008/1440 > 405/1440 or 63/90 > 27/96
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