Compare 6/48 and 10/56
648 is smaller than 1056
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
648 = 6 × 748 × 7 = 42336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
1056 = 10 × 656 × 6 = 60336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42336 < 60336 or 648 < 1056
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