Compare 63/96 and 18/48
63/96 is greater than 18/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
18/48 = 18 × 2/48 × 2 = 36/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 63/96 > 36/96 or 63/96 > 18/48
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