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Compare 2/56 and 2/9

2/56 is smaller than 2/9

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    2/9 = 2 × 56/9 × 56 = 112/504
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 18/504 < 112/504 or 2/56 < 2/9

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