Compare 1/27 and 15/84
1/27 is smaller than 15/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
1/27 = 1 × 28/27 × 28 = 28/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
15/84 = 15 × 9/84 × 9 = 135/756 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/756 < 135/756 or 1/27 < 15/84
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