Compare 9/84 and 6/56, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 9/84 and 6/56

9/84 is equivalent to 6/56

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
9/84 = 9 × 2/84 × 2 = 18/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
18/168 = 18/168 or 9/84 = 6/56

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