Compare 6/45 and 9/54
6/45 is smaller than 9/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
6/45 = 6 × 6/45 × 6 = 36/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 36/270 < 45/270 or 6/45 < 9/54
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