Compare 6/12 and 30/54
6/12 is smaller than 30/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
6/12 = 6 × 9/12 × 9 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
30/54 = 30 × 2/54 × 2 = 60/108 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/108 < 60/108 or 6/12 < 30/54
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