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Compare 1/54 and 12/25

1/54 is smaller than 12/25

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    1/54 = 1 × 25/54 × 25 = 25/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    12/25 = 12 × 54/25 × 54 = 648/1350
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 25/1350 < 648/1350 or 1/54 < 12/25

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