Compare 5/10 and 5/54
510 is greater than 554
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
510 = 5 × 2710 × 27 = 135270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
554 = 5 × 554 × 5 = 25270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 135270 > 25270 or 510 > 554
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