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Compare 3/56 and 6/70

3/56 is smaller than 6/70

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 15/280 < 24/280 or 3/56 < 6/70

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