Compare 7/54 and 24/72
7/54 is smaller than 24/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
7/54 = 7 × 4/54 × 4 = 28/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
24/72 = 24 × 3/72 × 3 = 72/216 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/216 < 72/216 or 7/54 < 24/72
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