Compare 4/12 and 54/56
4/12 is smaller than 54/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
4/12 = 4 × 14/12 × 14 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/168 < 162/168 or 4/12 < 54/56
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