Compare 21/54 and 5/8
2154 is smaller than 58
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
2154 = 21 × 454 × 4 = 84216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
58 = 5 × 278 × 27 = 135216 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84216 < 135216 or 2154 < 58
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