Compare 60/54 and 2/32
1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 2/32
60/54 is greater than 2/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
60/54 = 60 × 16/54 × 16 = 960/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
2/32 = 2 × 27/32 × 27 = 54/864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 960/864 > 54/864 or 60/54 > 2/32
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/54 and 4/32 60/54 and 2/64 60/54 and 6/32 60/54 and 2/96 60/54 and 10/32 60/54 and 14/32