Compare 4/45 and 7/27
4/45 is smaller than 7/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
4/45 = 4 × 3/45 × 3 = 12/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/135 < 35/135 or 4/45 < 7/27
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