Compare 3/28 and 15/54
3/28 is smaller than 15/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
3/28 = 3 × 27/28 × 27 = 81/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
15/54 = 15 × 14/54 × 14 = 210/756 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 81/756 < 210/756 or 3/28 < 15/54
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