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Compare 2/54 and 35/96

2/54 is smaller than 35/96

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 96 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    35/96 = 35 × 9/96 × 9 = 315/864
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 32/864 < 315/864 or 2/54 < 35/96

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