Compare 7/63 and 10/81
7/63 is smaller than 10/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
7/63 = 7 × 9/63 × 9 = 63/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
10/81 = 10 × 7/81 × 7 = 70/567 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 63/567 < 70/567 or 7/63 < 10/81
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