Compare 6/70 and 4/54
6/70 is greater than 4/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
6/70 = 6 × 27/70 × 27 = 162/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
4/54 = 4 × 35/54 × 35 = 140/1890 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 162/1890 > 140/1890 or 6/70 > 4/54
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