Compare 15/56 and 3/27
1556 is greater than 327
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
1556 = 15 × 2756 × 27 = 4051512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
327 = 3 × 5627 × 56 = 1681512 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4051512 > 1681512 or 1556 > 327
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/56 and 3/27 15/56 and 6/27 15/56 and 3/54 45/56 and 3/27 15/56 and 9/27 15/56 and 3/81 75/56 and 3/27 15/56 and 15/27 15/56 and 21/27