Compare 4/56 and 6/49
4/56 is smaller than 6/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
6/49 = 6 × 8/49 × 8 = 48/392 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/392 < 48/392 or 4/56 < 6/49
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