Compare 2/15 and 27/90
2/15 is smaller than 27/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
2/15 = 2 × 6/15 × 6 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/90 < 27/90 or 2/15 < 27/90
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