Compare 12/27 and 3/10
1227 is greater than 310
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
1227 = 12 × 1027 × 10 = 120270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
310 = 3 × 2710 × 27 = 81270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 120270 > 81270 or 1227 > 310
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