Compare 12/27 and 14/15
12/27 is smaller than 14/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
14/15 = 14 × 9/15 × 9 = 126/135 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/135 < 126/135 or 12/27 < 14/15
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