Compare 2/54 and 8/60
2/54 is smaller than 8/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
2/54 = 2 × 10/54 × 10 = 20/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
8/60 = 8 × 9/60 × 9 = 72/540 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 20/540 < 72/540 or 2/54 < 8/60
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