Compare 27/30 and 27/96
27/30 is greater than 27/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
27/30 = 27 × 16/30 × 16 = 432/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 432/480 > 135/480 or 27/30 > 27/96
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/30 and 27/96 27/30 and 54/96 27/60 and 27/96 81/30 and 27/96 27/30 and 81/96 27/90 and 27/96