Compare 8/81 and 6/18
8/81 is smaller than 6/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 18 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
6/18 = 6 × 9/18 × 9 = 54/162 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 16/162 < 54/162 or 8/81 < 6/18
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