Compare 8/12 and 54/90
8/12 is greater than 54/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
8/12 = 8 × 15/12 × 15 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
54/90 = 54 × 2/90 × 2 = 108/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 120/180 > 108/180 or 8/12 > 54/90
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