Compare 16/27 and 6/8
16/27 is smaller than 6/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
16/27 = 16 × 8/27 × 8 = 128/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
6/8 = 6 × 27/8 × 27 = 162/216 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 128/216 < 162/216 or 16/27 < 6/8
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