Compare 6/56 and 4/27
656 is smaller than 427
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
656 = 6 × 2756 × 27 = 1621512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
427 = 4 × 5627 × 56 = 2241512 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1621512 < 2241512 or 656 < 427
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