Compare 12/24 and 10/27
1224 is greater than 1027
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
1224 = 12 × 924 × 9 = 108216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
1027 = 10 × 827 × 8 = 80216 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 108216 > 80216 or 1224 > 1027
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