Compare 3/56 and 7/90
3/56 is smaller than 7/90
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,
3/56 = 3 × 45/56 × 45 = 135/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
7/90 = 7 × 28/90 × 28 = 196/2520 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 135/2520 < 196/2520 or 3/56 < 7/90
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