Compare 2/18 and 7/54
2/18 is smaller than 7/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
2/18 = 2 × 3/18 × 3 = 6/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
7/54 = 7 × 1/54 × 1 = 7/54 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/54 < 7/54 or 2/18 < 7/54
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