Compare 4/54 and 8/81
4/54 is smaller than 8/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
4/54 = 4 × 3/54 × 3 = 12/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/162 < 16/162 or 4/54 < 8/81
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