Compare 2/54 and 5/30
2/54 is smaller than 5/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
5/30 = 5 × 9/30 × 9 = 45/270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/270 < 45/270 or 2/54 < 5/30
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