Compare 7/90 and 42/54
7/90 is smaller than 42/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
7/90 = 7 × 3/90 × 3 = 21/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21/270 < 210/270 or 7/90 < 42/54
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