Compare 27/28 and 5/80
2728 is greater than 580
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
2728 = 27 × 2028 × 20 = 540560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
580 = 5 × 780 × 7 = 35560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 540560 > 35560 or 2728 > 580
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