Compare 1/4 and 7/27
1/4 is smaller than 7/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
1/4 = 1 × 27/4 × 27 = 27/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
7/27 = 7 × 4/27 × 4 = 28/108 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/108 < 28/108 or 1/4 < 7/27
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