Compare 7/24 and 56/72
7/24 is smaller than 56/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
56/72 = 56 × 1/72 × 1 = 56/72 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21/72 < 56/72 or 7/24 < 56/72
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