Compare 9/80 and 4/54
9/80 is greater than 4/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
9/80 = 9 × 27/80 × 27 = 243/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
4/54 = 4 × 40/54 × 40 = 160/2160 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 243/2160 > 160/2160 or 9/80 > 4/54
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