Compare 7/63 and 12/48
7/63 is smaller than 12/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
7/63 = 7 × 16/63 × 16 = 112/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
12/48 = 12 × 21/48 × 21 = 252/1008 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 112/1008 < 252/1008 or 7/63 < 12/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/63 and 12/48 7/63 and 24/48 7/63 and 12/96 21/63 and 12/48 7/63 and 36/48 35/63 and 12/48 7/63 and 60/48 49/63 and 12/48 7/63 and 84/48