Compare 3/54 and 6/27
3/54 is smaller than 6/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3/54 < 12/54 or 3/54 < 6/27
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