Compare 2/27 and 2/20
2/27 is smaller than 2/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
2/20 = 2 × 27/20 × 27 = 54/540 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 40/540 < 54/540 or 2/27 < 2/20
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