Compare 10/54 and 30/35
10/54 is smaller than 30/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
10/54 = 10 × 35/54 × 35 = 350/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
30/35 = 30 × 54/35 × 54 = 1620/1890 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 350/1890 < 1620/1890 or 10/54 < 30/35
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