Compare 1/50 and 12/27
1/50 is smaller than 12/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
1/50 = 1 × 27/50 × 27 = 27/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
12/27 = 12 × 50/27 × 50 = 600/1350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/1350 < 600/1350 or 1/50 < 12/27
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/50 and 12/27 1/50 and 24/27 1/50 and 12/54 3/50 and 12/27 1/50 and 36/27 1/50 and 12/81 5/50 and 12/27 1/50 and 60/27 7/50 and 12/27 1/50 and 84/27