Compare 1/54 and 8/36
1/54 is smaller than 8/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
8/36 = 8 × 3/36 × 3 = 24/108 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2/108 < 24/108 or 1/54 < 8/36
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