Compare 2/56 and 24/12
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 2 0/12
2/56 is smaller than 24/12
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
24/12 = 24 × 14/12 × 14 = 336/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/168 < 336/168 or 2/56 < 24/12
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/56 and 24/12 2/56 and 48/12 6/56 and 24/12 2/56 and 72/12 2/56 and 24/36 10/56 and 24/12 2/56 and 24/60 14/56 and 24/12 2/56 and 24/84