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Compare 50/56 and 90/72

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

50/56 is smaller than 90/72

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   90/72 = 90 × 7/72 × 7 = 630/504
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 450/504 < 630/504 or 50/56 < 90/72

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