Compare 12/16 and 10/56
1216 is greater than 1056
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
1216 = 12 × 716 × 7 = 84112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
1056 = 10 × 256 × 2 = 20112 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84112 > 20112 or 1216 > 1056
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