Compare 10/27 and 18/42
10/27 is smaller than 18/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
10/27 = 10 × 14/27 × 14 = 140/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
18/42 = 18 × 9/42 × 9 = 162/378 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 140/378 < 162/378 or 10/27 < 18/42
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