Compare 6/15 and 10/56
615 is greater than 1056
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
615 = 6 × 5615 × 56 = 336840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
1056 = 10 × 1556 × 15 = 150840 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 336840 > 150840 or 615 > 1056
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