Compare 6/56 and 20/96
6/56 is smaller than 20/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
6/56 = 6 × 12/56 × 12 = 72/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72/672 < 140/672 or 6/56 < 20/96
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/56 and 20/96 6/56 and 40/96 18/56 and 20/96 6/56 and 60/96 30/56 and 20/96 42/56 and 20/96