Compare 8/32 and 28/63
8/32 is smaller than 28/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
8/32 = 8 × 63/32 × 63 = 504/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
28/63 = 28 × 32/63 × 32 = 896/2016 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 504/2016 < 896/2016 or 8/32 < 28/63
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