Compare 1/56 and 12/72
1/56 is smaller than 12/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 9/504 < 84/504 or 1/56 < 12/72
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