Compare 6/16 and 30/56
6/16 is smaller than 30/56
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,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
30/56 = 30 × 2/56 × 2 = 60/112 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/112 < 60/112 or 6/16 < 30/56
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