Compare 54/8 and 27/45
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 27/45
54/8 is greater than 27/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
54/8 = 54 × 45/8 × 45 = 2430/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
27/45 = 27 × 8/45 × 8 = 216/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2430/360 > 216/360 or 54/8 > 27/45
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