Compare 15/45 and 7/27
15/45 is greater than 7/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
15/45 = 15 × 3/45 × 3 = 45/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/135 > 35/135 or 15/45 > 7/27
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