Compare 1/54 and 4/20
1/54 is smaller than 4/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
1/54 = 1 × 10/54 × 10 = 10/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
4/20 = 4 × 27/20 × 27 = 108/540 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/540 < 108/540 or 1/54 < 4/20
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