Compare 10/9 and 27/60, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 10/9 and 27/60

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 27/60

10/9 is greater than 27/60

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
10/9 = 10 × 20/9 × 20 = 200/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
200/180 > 81/180 or 10/9 > 27/60

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