Compare 2/20 and 2/56
2/20 is greater than 2/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
2/20 = 2 × 14/20 × 14 = 28/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/280 > 10/280 or 2/20 > 2/56
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