Compare 54/90 and 10/54
54/90 is greater than 10/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
54/90 = 54 × 3/90 × 3 = 162/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 162/270 > 50/270 or 54/90 > 10/54
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