Compare 15/56 and 2/9
15/56 is greater than 2/9
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
2/9 = 2 × 56/9 × 56 = 112/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 135/504 > 112/504 or 15/56 > 2/9
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