Compare 84/54 and 72/4
1st number: 1 30/54, 2nd number: 18 0/4
84/54 is smaller than 72/4
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
84/54 = 84 × 2/54 × 2 = 168/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
72/4 = 72 × 27/4 × 27 = 1944/108 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 168/108 < 1944/108 or 84/54 < 72/4
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 84/54 and 72/8 84/54 and 72/12 84/54 and 72/20 84/54 and 72/28