Compare 6/56 and 15/70
6/56 is smaller than 15/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
15/70 = 15 × 4/70 × 4 = 60/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/280 < 60/280 or 6/56 < 15/70
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