Compare 2/3 and 56/90
2/3 is greater than 56/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
2/3 = 2 × 30/3 × 30 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
56/90 = 56 × 1/90 × 1 = 56/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/90 > 56/90 or 2/3 > 56/90
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