Compare 2/80 and 27/60
2/80 is smaller than 27/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
27/60 = 27 × 4/60 × 4 = 108/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/240 < 108/240 or 2/80 < 27/60
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