Compare 80/56 and 54/60
1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 54/60
80/56 is greater than 54/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
80/56 = 80 × 15/56 × 15 = 1200/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
54/60 = 54 × 14/60 × 14 = 756/840 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1200/840 > 756/840 or 80/56 > 54/60
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