Compare 7/56 and 72/90
7/56 is smaller than 72/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
7/56 = 7 × 45/56 × 45 = 315/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
72/90 = 72 × 28/90 × 28 = 2016/2520 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 315/2520 < 2016/2520 or 7/56 < 72/90
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