Compare 3/54 and 4/32
3/54 is smaller than 4/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
3/54 = 3 × 16/54 × 16 = 48/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
4/32 = 4 × 27/32 × 27 = 108/864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 48/864 < 108/864 or 3/54 < 4/32
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