Compare 1/72 and 56/60
1/72 is smaller than 56/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
56/60 = 56 × 6/60 × 6 = 336/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5/360 < 336/360 or 1/72 < 56/60
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