Compare 14/36 and 20/27
14/36 is smaller than 20/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
14/36 = 14 × 3/36 × 3 = 42/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
20/27 = 20 × 4/27 × 4 = 80/108 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/108 < 80/108 or 14/36 < 20/27
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