Compare 1/72 and 21/56
1/72 is smaller than 21/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
21/56 = 21 × 9/56 × 9 = 189/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 7/504 < 189/504 or 1/72 < 21/56
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