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Compare 2/60 and 4/56

2/60 is smaller than 4/56

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    2/60 = 2 × 14/60 × 14 = 28/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    4/56 = 4 × 15/56 × 15 = 60/840
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 28/840 < 60/840 or 2/60 < 4/56

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