Compare 3/27 and 10/45
3/27 is smaller than 10/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
10/45 = 10 × 3/45 × 3 = 30/135 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15/135 < 30/135 or 3/27 < 10/45
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