Compare 3/54 and 1/21
3/54 is greater than 1/21
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 21 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
3/54 = 3 × 7/54 × 7 = 21/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
1/21 = 1 × 18/21 × 18 = 18/378 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21/378 > 18/378 or 3/54 > 1/21
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