Compare 56/96 and 20/27
56/96 is smaller than 20/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
56/96 = 56 × 9/96 × 9 = 504/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
20/27 = 20 × 32/27 × 32 = 640/864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 504/864 < 640/864 or 56/96 < 20/27
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