Compare 6/84 and 6/56
6/84 is smaller than 6/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/168 < 18/168 or 6/84 < 6/56
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