Compare 2/56 and 3/8
2/56 is smaller than 3/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
3/8 = 3 × 7/8 × 7 = 21/56 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2/56 < 21/56 or 2/56 < 3/8
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