Compare 30/56 and 6/9
3056 is smaller than 69
Steps for comparing fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
3056 = 30 × 956 × 9 = 270504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
69 = 6 × 569 × 56 = 336504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 270504 < 336504 or 3056 < 69
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/56 and 6/9 30/56 and 12/9 30/56 and 6/18 90/56 and 6/9 30/56 and 18/9 30/56 and 6/27 30/56 and 30/9 30/56 and 6/45 30/56 and 42/9 30/56 and 6/63