Compare 1/27 and 15/45
127 is smaller than 1545
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,
127 = 1 × 527 × 5 = 5135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
1545 = 15 × 345 × 3 = 45135 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5135 < 45135 or 127 < 1545
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