Compare 6/56 and 9/63
6/56 is smaller than 9/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
9/63 = 9 × 8/63 × 8 = 72/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/504 < 72/504 or 6/56 < 9/63
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 9/63 6/56 and 18/63 18/56 and 9/63 6/56 and 27/63 30/56 and 9/63 6/56 and 45/63 42/56 and 9/63