Compare 10/54 and 6/10
1054 is smaller than 610
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1054 = 10 × 554 × 5 = 50270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
610 = 6 × 2710 × 27 = 162270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50270 < 162270 or 1054 < 610
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