Compare 4/54 and 2/6
4/54 is smaller than 2/6
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
4/54 = 4 × 1/54 × 1 = 4/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4/54 < 18/54 or 4/54 < 2/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/54 and 2/6 4/54 and 4/6 4/54 and 2/12 12/54 and 2/6 4/54 and 2/18 20/54 and 2/6 4/54 and 10/6 4/54 and 2/30 28/54 and 2/6 4/54 and 14/6 4/54 and 2/42