Compare 1/56 and 4/36
1/56 is smaller than 4/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 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 36 × 14 = 504,
4/36 = 4 × 14/36 × 14 = 56/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 9/504 < 56/504 or 1/56 < 4/36
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