Compare 54/63 and 45/50
54/63 is smaller than 45/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
54/63 = 54 × 50/63 × 50 = 2700/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
45/50 = 45 × 63/50 × 63 = 2835/3150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2700/3150 < 2835/3150 or 54/63 < 45/50
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