Compare 8/54 and 3/32
8/54 is greater than 3/32
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,
8/54 = 8 × 16/54 × 16 = 128/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 128/864 > 81/864 or 8/54 > 3/32
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