Compare 8/84 and 6/49
8/84 is smaller than 6/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
8/84 = 8 × 7/84 × 7 = 56/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
6/49 = 6 × 12/49 × 12 = 72/588 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/588 < 72/588 or 8/84 < 6/49
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