Compare 15/56 and 10/36
15/56 is smaller than 10/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
10/36 = 10 × 14/36 × 14 = 140/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 135/504 < 140/504 or 15/56 < 10/36
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