Compare 4/16 and 15/56
4/16 is smaller than 15/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
15/56 = 15 × 2/56 × 2 = 30/112 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/112 < 30/112 or 4/16 < 15/56
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