Compare 8/27 and 16/63
8/27 is greater than 16/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
16/63 = 16 × 3/63 × 3 = 48/189 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/189 > 48/189 or 8/27 > 16/63
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