Compare 10/56 and 6/27
1056 is smaller than 627
Steps for comparing fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
1056 = 10 × 2756 × 27 = 2701512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
627 = 6 × 5627 × 56 = 3361512 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2701512 < 3361512 or 1056 < 627
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