Compare 3/56 and 6/81
3/56 is smaller than 6/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
3/56 = 3 × 81/56 × 81 = 243/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
6/81 = 6 × 56/81 × 56 = 336/4536 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 243/4536 < 336/4536 or 3/56 < 6/81
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