Compare 9/48 and 63/72
9/48 is smaller than 63/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
63/72 = 63 × 2/72 × 2 = 126/144 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/144 < 126/144 or 9/48 < 63/72
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