Compare 18/40 and 27/50
18/40 is smaller than 27/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
18/40 = 18 × 5/40 × 5 = 90/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
27/50 = 27 × 4/50 × 4 = 108/200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/200 < 108/200 or 18/40 < 27/50
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