Compare 4/56 and 24/60
4/56 is smaller than 24/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
4/56 = 4 × 15/56 × 15 = 60/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
24/60 = 24 × 14/60 × 14 = 336/840 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/840 < 336/840 or 4/56 < 24/60
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