Compare 4/60 and 15/54
4/60 is smaller than 15/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
4/60 = 4 × 9/60 × 9 = 36/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
15/54 = 15 × 10/54 × 10 = 150/540 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 36/540 < 150/540 or 4/60 < 15/54
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