Compare 2/90 and 54/8
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 6 6/8
2/90 is smaller than 54/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
54/8 = 54 × 45/8 × 45 = 2430/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8/360 < 2430/360 or 2/90 < 54/8
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