Compare 8/63 and 28/60
8/63 is smaller than 28/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
8/63 = 8 × 20/63 × 20 = 160/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
28/60 = 28 × 21/60 × 21 = 588/1260 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 160/1260 < 588/1260 or 8/63 < 28/60
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