Compare 20/54 and 16/35
20/54 is smaller than 16/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
20/54 = 20 × 35/54 × 35 = 700/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
16/35 = 16 × 54/35 × 54 = 864/1890 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 700/1890 < 864/1890 or 20/54 < 16/35
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