Compare 9/56 and 9/3
1st number: 9/56, 2nd number: 3 0/3
9/56 is smaller than 9/3
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
9/3 = 9 × 56/3 × 56 = 504/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/168 < 504/168 or 9/56 < 9/3
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