Compare 6/48 and 9/56
6/48 is smaller than 9/56
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,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
9/56 = 9 × 6/56 × 6 = 54/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/336 < 54/336 or 6/48 < 9/56
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