Compare 2/21 and 3/27
2/21 is smaller than 3/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
2/21 = 2 × 9/21 × 9 = 18/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/189 < 21/189 or 2/21 < 3/27
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