Compare 2/54 and 1/8
2/54 is smaller than 1/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
2/54 = 2 × 4/54 × 4 = 8/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8/216 < 27/216 or 2/54 < 1/8
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