Compare 1/27 and 7/80
1/27 is smaller than 7/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
1/27 = 1 × 80/27 × 80 = 80/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
7/80 = 7 × 27/80 × 27 = 189/2160 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 80/2160 < 189/2160 or 1/27 < 7/80
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