Compare 2/60 and 27/49
2/60 is smaller than 27/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
2/60 = 2 × 49/60 × 49 = 98/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
27/49 = 27 × 60/49 × 60 = 1620/2940 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/2940 < 1620/2940 or 2/60 < 27/49
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