Compare 8/54 and 15/72
8/54 is smaller than 15/72
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,
8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
15/72 = 15 × 3/72 × 3 = 45/216 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/216 < 45/216 or 8/54 < 15/72
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