Compare 1/5 and 6/27
15 is smaller than 627
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
15 = 1 × 275 × 27 = 27135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
627 = 6 × 527 × 5 = 30135 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27135 < 30135 or 15 < 627
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