Compare 4/54 and 28/49
4/54 is smaller than 28/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
4/54 = 4 × 49/54 × 49 = 196/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
28/49 = 28 × 54/49 × 54 = 1512/2646 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 196/2646 < 1512/2646 or 4/54 < 28/49
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