Compare 15/36 and 27/50
15/36 is smaller than 27/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
27/50 = 27 × 18/50 × 18 = 486/900 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 375/900 < 486/900 or 15/36 < 27/50
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