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Compare 1/54 and 21/32

1/54 is smaller than 21/32

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 32 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    1/54 = 1 × 16/54 × 16 = 16/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    21/32 = 21 × 27/32 × 27 = 567/864
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 16/864 < 567/864 or 1/54 < 21/32

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