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Compare 10/56 and 10/27

10/56 is smaller than 10/27

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   10/56 = 10 × 27/56 × 27 = 270/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   10/27 = 10 × 56/27 × 56 = 560/1512
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 270/1512 < 560/1512 or 10/56 < 10/27

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