Compare 4/54 and 8/90
4/54 is smaller than 8/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
8/90 = 8 × 3/90 × 3 = 24/270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 20/270 < 24/270 or 4/54 < 8/90
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