Compare 10/27 and 10/16
1027 is smaller than 1016
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
1027 = 10 × 1627 × 16 = 160432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
1016 = 10 × 2716 × 27 = 270432 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 160432 < 270432 or 1027 < 1016
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