Compare 90/24 and 2/56
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 2/56
90/24 is greater than 2/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
90/24 = 90 × 7/24 × 7 = 630/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 630/168 > 6/168 or 90/24 > 2/56
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