Compare 54/45 and 28/24
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 1 4/24
54/45 is greater than 28/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
28/24 = 28 × 15/24 × 15 = 420/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 432/360 > 420/360 or 54/45 > 28/24
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