Compare 2/27 and 3/9
227 is smaller than 39
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
227 = 2 × 127 × 1 = 227 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
39 = 3 × 39 × 3 = 927 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 227 < 927 or 227 < 39
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