Compare 3/45 and 5/54
3/45 is smaller than 5/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
3/45 = 3 × 6/45 × 6 = 18/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/270 < 25/270 or 3/45 < 5/54
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