Compare 30/49 and 42/54
30/49 is smaller than 42/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
30/49 = 30 × 54/49 × 54 = 1620/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
42/54 = 42 × 49/54 × 49 = 2058/2646 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1620/2646 < 2058/2646 or 30/49 < 42/54
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