Compare 54/60 and 27/90
54/60 is greater than 27/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 162/180 > 54/180 or 54/60 > 27/90
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