Compare 6/9 and 10/56
69 is greater than 1056
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
69 = 6 × 569 × 56 = 336504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
1056 = 10 × 956 × 9 = 90504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 336504 > 90504 or 69 > 1056
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