Compare 3/16 and 54/90
3/16 is smaller than 54/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
3/16 = 3 × 45/16 × 45 = 135/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
54/90 = 54 × 8/90 × 8 = 432/720 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 135/720 < 432/720 or 3/16 < 54/90
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