Compare 12/27 and 3/7
12/27 is greater than 3/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
12/27 = 12 × 7/27 × 7 = 84/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
3/7 = 3 × 27/7 × 27 = 81/189 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/189 > 81/189 or 12/27 > 3/7
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