Compare 5/54 and 8/27
5/54 is smaller than 8/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
5/54 = 5 × 1/54 × 1 = 5/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
8/27 = 8 × 2/27 × 2 = 16/54 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5/54 < 16/54 or 5/54 < 8/27
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