Compare 1/56 and 8/90
1/56 is smaller than 8/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
1/56 = 1 × 45/56 × 45 = 45/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
8/90 = 8 × 28/90 × 28 = 224/2520 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/2520 < 224/2520 or 1/56 < 8/90
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