Compare 1/27 and 4/10
1/27 is smaller than 4/10
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
1/27 = 1 × 10/27 × 10 = 10/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
4/10 = 4 × 27/10 × 27 = 108/270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/270 < 108/270 or 1/27 < 4/10
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