Compare 18/35 and 14/27
18/35 is smaller than 14/27
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,
18/35 = 18 × 27/35 × 27 = 486/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
14/27 = 14 × 35/27 × 35 = 490/945 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 486/945 < 490/945 or 18/35 < 14/27
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