Compare 9/54 and 15/60
9/54 is smaller than 15/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
9/54 = 9 × 10/54 × 10 = 90/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
15/60 = 15 × 9/60 × 9 = 135/540 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/540 < 135/540 or 9/54 < 15/60
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