Compare 1/27 and 3/7
127 is smaller than 37
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
127 = 1 × 727 × 7 = 7189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
37 = 3 × 277 × 27 = 81189 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 7189 < 81189 or 127 < 37
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