Compare 3/54 and 5/45
3/54 is smaller than 5/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
5/45 = 5 × 6/45 × 6 = 30/270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15/270 < 30/270 or 3/54 < 5/45
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