Compare 2/54 and 7/56
2/54 is smaller than 7/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
2/54 = 2 × 28/54 × 28 = 56/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
7/56 = 7 × 27/56 × 27 = 189/1512 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/1512 < 189/1512 or 2/54 < 7/56
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