Compare 9/48 and 63/90
9/48 is smaller than 63/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
9/48 = 9 × 15/48 × 15 = 135/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
63/90 = 63 × 8/90 × 8 = 504/720 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 135/720 < 504/720 or 9/48 < 63/90
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