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Compare 2/54 and 2/30

2/54 is smaller than 2/30

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    2/30 = 2 × 9/30 × 9 = 18/270
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 10/270 < 18/270 or 2/54 < 2/30

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