Compare 6/10 and 35/54
6/10 is smaller than 35/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 162/270 < 175/270 or 6/10 < 35/54
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/10 and 35/54 6/10 and 70/54 6/20 and 35/54 18/10 and 35/54 6/30 and 35/54 30/10 and 35/54 6/50 and 35/54 42/10 and 35/54 6/70 and 35/54