Compare 16/35 and 15/27
16/35 is smaller than 15/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
16/35 = 16 × 27/35 × 27 = 432/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
15/27 = 15 × 35/27 × 35 = 525/945 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 432/945 < 525/945 or 16/35 < 15/27
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